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VerifyOur 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.
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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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyA brief starting point for building a faithful habit of personal prayer.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyPractical encouragement for prayer amid work, family and a crowded day.
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Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAn introduction to turning attentive Scripture reading into prayer.
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Holy See English edition, 2005, including the Common Prayers appendix
Pope Benedict XVI · 2005-06-28
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Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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