The "R" Father: 14 Ways to Respond to the Lord's Prayer

by Hart, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781593251741
• ISBN10: 1593251742
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Word Among Us Press

Summary

How often do we view the Our Father only as a series of petitions rather than as a way to the heart of our heavenly Father? Popular Catholic author Mark Hart says that the prayer Jesus gave us is a reactionary prayerone that calls for a response from us. As he reflects on each of the words and phrases of the Our Father, he emphasizes the intimate relationship that God desires to have with us. Each of the fourteen ways Hart suggests for responding to the Lords Prayer begins with the letter Rfrom remembrance to repentance to reliance to resolve. This book will give readers a new appreciation for this profound yet simple prayer as well as a deeper understanding of the love that our Father pours out on us, his children. Informal and engaging style will appeal to both younger and older Catholics. Makes a thoughtful Confirmation gift.

Author Biography

Mark Hart is executive vice president for Life Teen International and is affectionately known to millions across the world simply as the "Bible Geek." An award-winning author and producer, Mark is a popular speaker and regular guest on several Catholic radio shows. His weekly podcast and DVD bible study resources have helped Catholics of all ages read and study Scripture. Mark lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, Melanie, and their three daughters.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
"Our": An Invitation into Relationship	p. 13
"Father": A Title of Divine Revelation	p. 23
"Who Art": The Art of Response	p. 35
"In Heaven": The Journey toward Our Reunion	p. 45
"Hallowed Be Thy Name": The Invitation to Reverence	p. 57
"Thy Kingdom Come": The Challenge of Renouncement	p. 69
"Thy Will Be Done": Reaffirming Whose Will We Seek	p. 83
"On Earth as It Is in Heaven": The Opportunity for Remembrance	p. 95
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread": The Necessity of Reliance	p. 109
"Forgive Us Our Trespasses": The Intimacy of Reconciliation	p. 119
"As We Forgive Those Who Trespass against Us": The Need for Repentance	p. 131
"Lead Us Not into Temptation": Living in Reality	p. 145
"Deliver Us from Evil": The Children in Need of Rescue"	p. 155
"Amen": Strengthening Our Resolve"	p. 171
Notes	p. 181
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