Every time we pray the Our Father, we are using the version given to us by St. Luke (Lk 6: 8:14). It is concise, clear, straight to the point. Some have learned this prayer in early childhood; others, in adulthood. In any case, it has become so familiar that we recite it with our lips while our minds wonder to plans for the day, a game we saw or anticipate, or just anything other than what we are saying. In so doing, we miss the wealth that is present in this short prayer. Praying it slowly, with attention to each word and phrase can help keep our attention and unlock the treasure it contains. Even the word "our" or "us" reminds us of our connection to others; it's not MY Father but OUR Father...He's there for all of US, not just me. And who are among the US? The rich, the poor, the healthy, the maimed, the believers, the non-believers, the searchers, the lost, the saints....on and on...ALL!
Let's take some time today to see what else we can discover, and come to appreciate this precious gift we take so much for granted.
Bro. Rene
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