When Jesus begins the prayer that has come to be called the Lord’s Prayer with the words “Our Father” (Matt. 6:9), who is included in his “our”? In the history of the prayer’s interpretation, “our” ...

"Jeopardy" fans found themselves stunned Tuesday night after all three contestants failed to answer a question asking them to complete a line of the Lord’s Prayer, the most widely recited prayer in ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus teaching his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 emphasizes God’s ...

Most Christians can fill in the words that follow: “who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done “…” But wait — let’s rewind. John Dominic Crossan, a renowned, if ...

One day in a place where Jesus had just finished praying, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." He said to them, "When you pray, say Father, ...

Experts weigh in on Pope Francis’ recent support for changing the wording “lead us not into temptation.” The church has a long history of fiddling with the Lord’s Prayer and debating the right wording ...

One of the best-known prayers in the English language might need an update for the sake of theological clarity, Pope Francis recently suggested in an interview. The words in the Lord’s Prayer that ask ...

Matthew West revealed when his next book will be released and help readers lean on prayer in every situation in their ...

Sunday, July 27, is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13. In this week’s Sunday Gospel, the Lord gives ...