Father, hallowed be your name
-- Lk 11:1-4
"Pray constantly . . . always and for
everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the
Father." St. Paul adds, "Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all
prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance
making supplication for all the saints." For "we have not been commanded
to work, to keep watch and to fast constantly, but it has been laid
down that we are to pray without ceasing." This tireless fervor can come
only from love. Against our dullness and laziness, the battle of prayer
is that of humble, trusting, and persevering love. This love opens our
hearts to three enlightening and life-giving facts of faith about
prayer.
-- CCC 2742
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