Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer: Wisdom from the Early Church (Gavin Sj John
Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer: Wisdom from the Early Church (Gavin Sj John The Lord's Prayer contains mysteries generally overlooked by most Christians. Saints Cyprian of Carthage, Augustine of…
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Mysteries of the Lord's Prayer: Wisdom from the Early Church (Gavin Sj John
The Lord's Prayer contains mysteries generally overlooked by most Christians. Saints Cyprian of Carthage, Augustine of Hippo, Peter Chrysologus, Maximus the Confessor and others grappled with the hidden meanings behind these questions and the fruits of their efforts can inspire contemporary readers. For the Fathers of the Church, such mysteries or "difficulties"-many of which continue to puzzle modern scholars-marked divinely inspired points for prayer and reflection.
Where is God the Father? In this volume John Gavin, SJ explores eight mysteries of the Lord's prayer in light of the early Church's wisdom: How can human beings call God "Father"? How can God grow in holiness?
Was there ever a time when God did not rule? Are there limitations to God's will? Why should we seek bread?
Can we make a deal with God? Does God tempt us? Without ignoring the insights of contemporary exegesis,
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