The Lord's Prayer
1. Why is God called 'our Father'? 

    Because he is the  Father of all Christians (made so by Baptism) and the Father     
      of all mankind who he made, loves and preserves.

2. Why do we say, 'our'  and not 'my' Father?

    We are to pray not for ourselves only, but with our brethren for others.

3. What does 'hallowed be thy name' imply?

    That  God may be known, loved, and served by all of His  creatures.

4.   What is meant by 'thy kingdom come'?

    That God  may come and reign in the hearts of all by His  grace in this world, and  
      bring us all to his heavenly kingdom.

5.  What is meant by 'thy will be done on earth as it is  in heaven'?

    That God may enable us to do his will in all things as the Blessed do in heaven.

6.   What does 'give us this day our daily bread' imply?

    That God may give us daily all that is necessary for soul and body.

7.   What does 'forgive us our trespasses, as we  forgive those who trespass against     
      us' mean? 

    That God will forgive our sins in the same way as we forgive others' sins against   
      us.