The Lord's Prayer: Understanding the 55-Word Catechism Jesus Gave Us

This is a good little common-sensical book to stimulate some thought about the individual petitions in the Lord's Prayer. We learn some truths about how Our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to pray; what should we acknowledge, and what should we petition.We acknowledge who God is (He is our Father, He is in heaven, and His name is hallowed).We acknowledge His providence (we pray for His kingdom, which only He can give us; we pray for His will do be done on earth, just like it is in heaven).We ask for the things we need (our daily bread, forgiveness of our trespasses).We ask that we may be like Him (when we forgive those who trespass against us).And finally, we ask for the grace of final perseverance (to be not led into temptation and to be delivered from evil, things that only He can do).A good little book.

Guardini is masterful as usual. For a short book, the insights and help were terrific.

This book, by Romano Guardini, takes the Lord's prayer and analyzes it line by line, with Guardini, in his profound, deep and masterful manner explaining the true nature and meaning of this prayer, and evoking more respect, insight into its depth, and understanding of its significance. A reading of any of Guardini's books is in itself a spiritual experience, for he was a man of God and a very powerful beacon of spiritual energy and strength. He was also a master of words, and this prayer is filled with words that symbolize, on a deep deep level, the nature and workings of God in our lives. As with all of Guardini's writings, I highly recommend this - he is one writer one should not be without.