490. Why is the Our Father the best of all prayers?
The Our Father is the best of all prayers because it is the Lord's Prayer, us by Jesus Christ Himself, and because it is a prayer of and unselfish love.
491. Why is the Our Father a prayer of perfect and unselfish love?
The Our Father is a prayer of perfect and unselfish love because in saying it we ourselves entirely to God and ask from Him the best things, not only for ourselves but also for our .
492. Why do we address God as "Our Father who art in heaven"?
We address God as "Our Father who art in heaven" because we to Him, our loving Father, who created us and watches over us, who us through sanctifying grace as His children, and who destines us to live with Him in heaven, our true home.
493. For what do we pray when we say "hallowed be Thy name"?
When we say "hallowed be Thy name," we pray that God may be known and by all men.
494. For what do we pray when we say "Thy kingdom come"?
When we say "Thy kingdom come," we pray that the kingdom of God's grace may be spread throughout the , that all men may come to know and to enter the true and to live as worthy members of it, and that, finally, we all may be admitted to the of God's glory.
495. For what do we pray when we say "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven"?
When we say "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," we pray that all men may God on earth as willingly as the saints and angels obey Him in .