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Learning to pray: asking the Father

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What is prayer?

Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God to adore Him, to thank Him for His benefits, to ask His forgiveness, and to beg of Him all the graces we need whether for soul or body.

Kinkead’s explanation of the Baltimore Catechism · approved historical edition.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 276, question 304.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 9.

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.

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How Do You Pray with the Bible?

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An introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.

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Tips for Praying

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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A brief starting point for building a faithful habit of personal prayer.

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Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Practical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.

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How Do You Pray with the Bible?

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Tips for Praying

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

Fr. Mike’s Tips for Praying as a Busy Person

Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.

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Read Luke 11:1–13 at USCCB

Luke 11:1–13

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USCCB, Gospel of Luke, chapter 11

Luke 11:1–13; notes on 11:1–4 and 11:13

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Read Luke 11:1–13 at USCCB

Luke 11:1–13

2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study

USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30

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Ecclesiastical approval of Scripture

USCCB, Gospel of Luke, chapter 11

Luke 11:1–13; notes on 11:1–4 and 11:13

2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study

USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30

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