Our Father (Lord's Prayer)
The Our Father, also called the Lord's Prayer, is the prayer Jesus himself taught his disciples when they asked him how to pray. In a few lines it gathers praise, surrender to God's will, trust for daily needs, forgiveness, and protection. It stands at the center of Christian prayer, shared by believers of every tradition.
- Also known as: Lord's Prayer, Pater Noster
- Role: Prayer taught by Jesus
- Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4
Go deeper in My Daily Bread
Read Our Father (Lord's Prayer)'s full story, the people and places connected to it, and how it speaks into today's readings.
