4. ‘Thy Will be done on earth
as it is in Heaven’.
Our prayer in this phrase here is that we may carry out God’s saving will in our lives. All that Jesus did and all that He taught was the ‘will of His Father’. We pray that in the face of obstacles and temptations we may have help and strength to do His will.
Yet we have hope and support, from a number of sources including:
1. Mary our spiritual mother and those whom the Church recognises as saints:
It is good for us to recall from time to time, that these ‘saints’ were humans like us- they had their faults, but faced with obstacles and temptations, they were able to do His will on earth for them. They can be our ‘full-time’ intercessors for us- what great love Jesus shows us in providing for us in that way- let us use it well and often.
2. Our network of friends/family who have gone before us- those in Purgatory and those in Heaven:
They can provide a great spiritual base for us so that we can persevere in our commitment to Christ.
3. The Church:
It is the outward sign, which Christ established to provide for us. It offers the grace of the sacraments to strengthen us on our journey.
4. Our own network of friends/family and parish family on earth:
This support base is important, as it can provide encouragement and affirmation, as well as a great source of challenge to help us be authentic disciples and live out this phrase in our lives. Of course we need to spend regular quiet time with Jesus, so that we are aware of what His will is for us in any situation. In every situation God DOES provide us with the grace we need. Let us open our hearts and hands to receive. Perhaps we need to tap into this opportunity more often.
‘Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven’
So let us pray and live out this phrase in a deeper way each time we pray ‘Our Father’.
How will YOU live out this phrase?
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