The Lord’s Prayer

“Run through all the words of the holy prayers in Scripture, and I do not think that you will find anything that is not contained and included in the Lord’s Prayer.” — St. Augustine of Hippo

The Prayer

Our 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.

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About This Prayer

The Our Father, also known as the Lord’s Prayer, is the most central and universally recited prayer in all of Christianity. When we speak of praying the Lord’s Prayer, we are entering into the very words that Jesus Christ taught His disciples when they asked Him how to pray (Matthew 6:9–13; Luke 11:2–4). Each line of the prayer is rich in meaning — from honoring God’s name and seeking His will, to requesting daily sustenance, forgiveness, and spiritual protection. It captures the heart of the Gospel and reflects the core teachings of trust, mercy, and divine providence. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2759–2865 offer a full meditation on its deep significance.

When To Pray

The Our Father is prayed daily by Catholics and Christians around the world. It is included in every Mass, within the Rosary, and in the Liturgy of the Hours. It is appropriate during personal prayer, family gatherings, and communal liturgies. Praying the Lord’s Prayer is particularly powerful in moments when you are seeking to align yourself with God’s will, ask for mercy, or desire strength against temptation.