web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:57:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Draw Near - Episodes Tagged with “Our Father” https://drawnear.fireside.fm/tags/our%20father Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 At Draw Near, we explore the beautiful truth that God, out of His deep and personal love for each of us, takes the first step to draw near. But this divine movement calls for a response—a response that shapes our lives and transforms our hearts. Together, we embark on this journey of faith, discovering the many ways God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit work within us. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our podcast is a space where authenticity meets joy. We’re two best friends navigating life, family, and faith with honesty, humility, and a lot of love. Each episode is a heartfelt conversation—sometimes deep, sometimes lighthearted, but always real. We strive to be vulnerable, faithful, and passionate, sharing insights and stories to inspire you on your path toward Christ. This is more than a podcast; it’s a shared journey toward sainthood. So come laugh with us, reflect with us, and grow with us as we Draw Near to God and one another. Let’s set out together on this adventure of faith, friendship, and grace. en episodic Helping each person to draw near to Christ and to one another. Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell At Draw Near, we explore the beautiful truth that God, out of His deep and personal love for each of us, takes the first step to draw near. But this divine movement calls for a response—a response that shapes our lives and transforms our hearts. Together, we embark on this journey of faith, discovering the many ways God's grace and the power of the Holy Spirit work within us. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our podcast is a space where authenticity meets joy. We’re two best friends navigating life, family, and faith with honesty, humility, and a lot of love. Each episode is a heartfelt conversation—sometimes deep, sometimes lighthearted, but always real. We strive to be vulnerable, faithful, and passionate, sharing insights and stories to inspire you on your path toward Christ. This is more than a podcast; it’s a shared journey toward sainthood. So come laugh with us, reflect with us, and grow with us as we Draw Near to God and one another. Let’s set out together on this adventure of faith, friendship, and grace. no Faith; Christ; Podcast; Catholic; Friends; Draw Near Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell drawnear.me@gmail.com Our Father Part 6: Lead Us Not Into Temptation & Deliver Us From Evil https://drawnear.fireside.fm/51 6246a570-9a84-4797-8216-88055604ceb3 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions! 13:19 no Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions! Our Spiritual Warfare Series: The Invisible World: Angels Part 1 (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/2) The Invisible World: Angels Part 2 (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/3) The Invisible World: Demons (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/4) The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/5) Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon! Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, Lead Us Not Into Temptation, Deliver Us From Evil, Small Group, Study, Series, Spiritual Warfare Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions!

Our Spiritual Warfare Series:
The Invisible World: Angels Part 1
The Invisible World: Angels Part 2
The Invisible World: Demons
The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare

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]]> Concluding our series on the Our Father, we look at the last two petitions in this prayer. Every human person faces trials and temptations. Scripture refers to a battle between flesh and spirit. What does this mean? What does this petition have to do with it? What value is there in temptation? What does these two petitions teach us about the battle between good and evil. In this episode we will answer all of these questions!

Our Spiritual Warfare Series:
The Invisible World: Angels Part 1
The Invisible World: Angels Part 2
The Invisible World: Demons
The Invisible World: Spiritual Warfare

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]]> Our Father Part 5: Forgive Us Our Trespasses https://drawnear.fireside.fm/50 6da95fe2-7168-4a77-9340-989499b15d1d Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." This petition in the Our Father offers us both a challenge and an invitation. Each time we pray this, we acknowledge that we are forgiven and so we too must extend forgiveness. But how do we live this? In this episode Fred reflects on this petition and offers some advice from his own experience of finding forgiveness. 10:13 no "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." This petition in the Our Father offers us both a challenge and an invitation. Each time we pray this, we acknowledge that we are forgiven and so we too must extend forgiveness. But how do we live this? In this episode Fred reflects on this petition and offers some advice from his own experience of finding forgiveness. Check out our full episode on forgiveness here: As We Forgive (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/12) Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon! Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, Forgiveness, "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." This petition in the Our Father offers us both a challenge and an invitation. Each time we pray this, we acknowledge that we are forgiven and so we too must extend forgiveness. But how do we live this? In this episode Fred reflects on this petition and offers some advice from his own experience of finding forgiveness.

Check out our full episode on forgiveness here: As We Forgive

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]]> "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." This petition in the Our Father offers us both a challenge and an invitation. Each time we pray this, we acknowledge that we are forgiven and so we too must extend forgiveness. But how do we live this? In this episode Fred reflects on this petition and offers some advice from his own experience of finding forgiveness.

Check out our full episode on forgiveness here: As We Forgive

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]]> Our Father Part 4: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread https://drawnear.fireside.fm/49 7741d886-281e-4165-8507-d6ca9ca68594 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell This petition of the Our Father carries with it great meaning and depth. On one hand it is pointing toward the practical daily needs we all have and our dependence upon God. On the other hand, we also see great spiritual truths that should shape our relationship with God and with one another, as well as our role in helping to provide for the needs of others. What are these truths? What are we praying in this petition? What difference does it make? In this episode we will find out! 12:40 no This petition of the Our Father carries with it great meaning and depth. On one hand it is pointing toward the practical daily needs we all have and our dependence upon God. On the other hand, we also see great spiritual truths that should shape our relationship with God and with one another, as well as our role in helping to provide for the needs of others. What are these truths? What are we praying in this petition? What difference does it make? In this episode we will find out! Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon! Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, give us this day, daily bread, This petition of the Our Father carries with it great meaning and depth. On one hand it is pointing toward the practical daily needs we all have and our dependence upon God. On the other hand, we also see great spiritual truths that should shape our relationship with God and with one another, as well as our role in helping to provide for the needs of others. What are these truths? What are we praying in this petition? What difference does it make? In this episode we will find out!

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]]> This petition of the Our Father carries with it great meaning and depth. On one hand it is pointing toward the practical daily needs we all have and our dependence upon God. On the other hand, we also see great spiritual truths that should shape our relationship with God and with one another, as well as our role in helping to provide for the needs of others. What are these truths? What are we praying in this petition? What difference does it make? In this episode we will find out!

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]]> Our Father Part 3: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done https://drawnear.fireside.fm/48 124d0287-e41a-4fd9-aa44-b3e97448f5ec Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Continuing to dive deep into the Our Father, in this episode Fred takes a look at the petitions, "Thy Kingdom Come" and "Thy Will Be Done." How can the Our Father help us to direct our hearts toward him and better understand his will? How should these two sentences shape our daily lives, our relationships, and the way we approach the world in which we live? Find out on this episode! 13:05 no Continuing to dive deep into the Our Father, in this episode Fred takes a look at the petitions, "Thy Kingdom Come" and "Thy Will Be Done." How can the Our Father help us to direct our hearts toward him and better understand his will? How should these two sentences shape our daily lives, our relationships, and the way we approach the world in which we live? Find out on this episode! Detailed notes and discussion questions coming soon! Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, series, shorty, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, Catholic, podcast, Draw Near, small group, part 3, spiritual life Continuing to dive deep into the Our Father, in this episode Fred takes a look at the petitions, "Thy Kingdom Come" and "Thy Will Be Done." How can the Our Father help us to direct our hearts toward him and better understand his will? How should these two sentences shape our daily lives, our relationships, and the way we approach the world in which we live? Find out on this episode!

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]]> Continuing to dive deep into the Our Father, in this episode Fred takes a look at the petitions, "Thy Kingdom Come" and "Thy Will Be Done." How can the Our Father help us to direct our hearts toward him and better understand his will? How should these two sentences shape our daily lives, our relationships, and the way we approach the world in which we live? Find out on this episode!

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]]> Our Father Part 2: Hallowed be Thy Name https://drawnear.fireside.fm/47 1219af5d-8e9b-4d73-b4ab-bedb28962c1d Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell To both grow in the life of prayer, and pray more fruitfully, it is important that we take the time to reflect on what we are praying, and what those words mean. This helps our prayers to be offered to God with greater devotion and fervency. That said, in this episode we continue our discussion on the Our Father. This week we will look at the line, “Hallowed be thy name." 11:49 no To both grow in the life of prayer, and pray more fruitfully, it is important that we do take the time to reflect on what we are praying, and what those words mean. This helps our prayers to be offered to God with greater devotion and fervency. That said, in this episode we continue our discussion on the Our Father. This week we will look at the line, “Hallowed be thy name." “Hallowed” can seem a strange and unfamiliar word to 21st Century ears, but it means, “to be made holy;” to be set aside to conform to God’s purpose. This does not mean we somehow make God holy; he is the source of his own holiness. But it does, among other things, remind us of that we hallow God’s name by giving honor, reverence, and adoration to God. On one hand, we are asking that we recognize God’s name as holy and treat it as such in the way we live our lives. On the other hand, we are also asking that we would live in such a way that others would come to know and revere as holy, the name of the God we profess faith in, and pray to, in this very prayer. In this petition, we are acknowledging that we owe God reverence, and we are reminded that whether his name is revered and kept as holy by others is directly related to how we represent him in the world. In Isaiah 52 and Ezekiel 36, the Lord laments that his name is blasphemed in the world because of the behavior of those who were to be his ambassadors in the world – his chosen people, Israel. Furthermore, St Paul declares that we are living letters of Christ to be read by all men (2 Cor 3:2-3). Finally, Jesus affirms, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35). How much we need to be reminded of this constantly! By virtue of our baptism, every one of us is called to a life of holiness and mission. Those two callings converge in this petition. Each one of us is called to share the joy of the Gospel and the love of Christ to a world so desperately thirsty for that love. How well we do this is directly proportionate to our pursuit of holiness and intimacy with Christ in our own lives. The Catechism makes this point very clear, “This work, then, is realized for us and in us only if his name is hallowed by us and in us” (CCC 2808). “Hallowed be thy name,” reminds us not only that this is our purpose, but also in this petition, we are praying that we would make God’s name holy in our lives; so that the world can see the face of Christ in us, and in how we live our lives. We give witness to God’s name and help to ensure that his name is hallowed by striving to do his will; being people of prayer; allowing his grace to animate our lives; seeking first the kingdom; being people of virtue; bearing witness to the love of God in the world (especially toward those who do not share the same values or opinions as us), and putting first our purpose in this life: to know him, love him, and serve him. We are called to do all that we can to cooperate with his will and ensure his name is praised and glorified; that others would come to know his love for all eternity through our witness. Discussion Questions: Coming Soon! Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell Our Father, series, shorty, Hallowed be thy name, Catholic, podcast, Draw Near, small group, part 2, spiritual life To both grow in the life of prayer, and pray more fruitfully, it is important that we do take the time to reflect on what we are praying, and what those words mean. This helps our prayers to be offered to God with greater devotion and fervency. That said, in this episode we continue our discussion on the Our Father.

This week we will look at the line, “Hallowed be thy name." “Hallowed” can seem a strange and unfamiliar word to 21st Century ears, but it means, “to be made holy;” to be set aside to conform to God’s purpose. This does not mean we somehow make God holy; he is the source of his own holiness. But it does, among other things, remind us of that we hallow God’s name by giving honor, reverence, and adoration to God.

On one hand, we are asking that we recognize God’s name as holy and treat it as such in the way we live our lives. On the other hand, we are also asking that we would live in such a way that others would come to know and revere as holy, the name of the God we profess faith in, and pray to, in this very prayer. In this petition, we are acknowledging that we owe God reverence, and we are reminded that whether his name is revered and kept as holy by others is directly related to how we represent him in the world.

In Isaiah 52 and Ezekiel 36, the Lord laments that his name is blasphemed in the world because of the behavior of those who were to be his ambassadors in the world – his chosen people, Israel. Furthermore, St Paul declares that we are living letters of Christ to be read by all men (2 Cor 3:2-3). Finally, Jesus affirms, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35). How much we need to be reminded of this constantly!

By virtue of our baptism, every one of us is called to a life of holiness and mission. Those two callings converge in this petition. Each one of us is called to share the joy of the Gospel and the love of Christ to a world so desperately thirsty for that love. How well we do this is directly proportionate to our pursuit of holiness and intimacy with Christ in our own lives. The Catechism makes this point very clear, “This work, then, is realized for us and in us only if his name is hallowed by us and in us” (CCC 2808). “Hallowed be thy name,” reminds us not only that this is our purpose, but also in this petition, we are praying that we would make God’s name holy in our lives; so that the world can see the face of Christ in us, and in how we live our lives. We give witness to God’s name and help to ensure that his name is hallowed by striving to do his will; being people of prayer; allowing his grace to animate our lives; seeking first the kingdom; being people of virtue; bearing witness to the love of God in the world (especially toward those who do not share the same values or opinions as us), and putting first our purpose in this life: to know him, love him, and serve him. We are called to do all that we can to cooperate with his will and ensure his name is praised and glorified; that others would come to know his love for all eternity through our witness.

Discussion Questions:
Coming Soon!

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]]> To both grow in the life of prayer, and pray more fruitfully, it is important that we do take the time to reflect on what we are praying, and what those words mean. This helps our prayers to be offered to God with greater devotion and fervency. That said, in this episode we continue our discussion on the Our Father.

This week we will look at the line, “Hallowed be thy name." “Hallowed” can seem a strange and unfamiliar word to 21st Century ears, but it means, “to be made holy;” to be set aside to conform to God’s purpose. This does not mean we somehow make God holy; he is the source of his own holiness. But it does, among other things, remind us of that we hallow God’s name by giving honor, reverence, and adoration to God.

On one hand, we are asking that we recognize God’s name as holy and treat it as such in the way we live our lives. On the other hand, we are also asking that we would live in such a way that others would come to know and revere as holy, the name of the God we profess faith in, and pray to, in this very prayer. In this petition, we are acknowledging that we owe God reverence, and we are reminded that whether his name is revered and kept as holy by others is directly related to how we represent him in the world.

In Isaiah 52 and Ezekiel 36, the Lord laments that his name is blasphemed in the world because of the behavior of those who were to be his ambassadors in the world – his chosen people, Israel. Furthermore, St Paul declares that we are living letters of Christ to be read by all men (2 Cor 3:2-3). Finally, Jesus affirms, “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35). How much we need to be reminded of this constantly!

By virtue of our baptism, every one of us is called to a life of holiness and mission. Those two callings converge in this petition. Each one of us is called to share the joy of the Gospel and the love of Christ to a world so desperately thirsty for that love. How well we do this is directly proportionate to our pursuit of holiness and intimacy with Christ in our own lives. The Catechism makes this point very clear, “This work, then, is realized for us and in us only if his name is hallowed by us and in us” (CCC 2808). “Hallowed be thy name,” reminds us not only that this is our purpose, but also in this petition, we are praying that we would make God’s name holy in our lives; so that the world can see the face of Christ in us, and in how we live our lives. We give witness to God’s name and help to ensure that his name is hallowed by striving to do his will; being people of prayer; allowing his grace to animate our lives; seeking first the kingdom; being people of virtue; bearing witness to the love of God in the world (especially toward those who do not share the same values or opinions as us), and putting first our purpose in this life: to know him, love him, and serve him. We are called to do all that we can to cooperate with his will and ensure his name is praised and glorified; that others would come to know his love for all eternity through our witness.

Discussion Questions:
Coming Soon!

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]]> Our Father: Part 1 https://drawnear.fireside.fm/46 2de08903-eb10-43e7-9b3f-e52a6cd8637e Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell full Fred Shellabarger and Kara Kardell Many know this prayer and say it often. But what does it mean? What is happening in this prayer? What is Jesus teaching us in and through this prayer? In this first part of a series on the "Our Father" Fred begins to unpack, line by line, the profound meaning of this "most perfect prayer;" the Gospel in the form of prayer. How can a better understanding of the Our Father help you as you seek to draw near to the Lord? Join Fred in this series to find out! 14:35 no Many people know how to say the Our Father and learn it from an early age. We can recite it almost without thinking about it. But what do the words of this prayer really mean? Could it be that there is more significance in these words? Jesus Christ gave us this prayer. What is He teaching us in and through this prayer? What can reflection on the words we say so often in this prayer reveal about our relationship with God and how we are to draw near to Him? In this first part of a series on the "Our Father,” Fred begins to unpack, line by line, the profound meaning of this "most perfect prayer" - as St Thomas Aquinas called it - and answers some of these very questions. Discussion Questions: What does the Our Father reveal to us about the way we should approach prayer? Our relationship with God the Father? And even the Christian life? How can we apply this truth to our lives? How is this challenging? How is it encouraging? What is the Gospel message? How has this message impacted your life? What does the realization that we are praying the Gospel message in the Our Father mean for you? What are some of the initial “take aways” for you regarding the Our Father? How might this effect your prayer of the Our Father? Click to Donate (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! Join the community by following the Draw Near Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell shorty, Our Father, Spiritual Life, Small Group, Series, Part 1 Many people know how to say the Our Father and learn it from an early age. We can recite it almost without thinking about it. But what do the words of this prayer really mean? Could it be that there is more significance in these words? Jesus Christ gave us this prayer. What is He teaching us in and through this prayer? What can reflection on the words we say so often in this prayer reveal about our relationship with God and how we are to draw near to Him? In this first part of a series on the "Our Father,” Fred begins to unpack, line by line, the profound meaning of this "most perfect prayer" - as St Thomas Aquinas called it - and answers some of these very questions.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the Our Father reveal to us about the way we should approach prayer? Our relationship with God the Father? And even the Christian life? How can we apply this truth to our lives? How is this challenging? How is it encouraging?

  2. What is the Gospel message? How has this message impacted your life? What does the realization that we are praying the Gospel message in the Our Father mean for you?

  3. What are some of the initial “take aways” for you regarding the Our Father? How might this effect your prayer of the Our Father?

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]]> Many people know how to say the Our Father and learn it from an early age. We can recite it almost without thinking about it. But what do the words of this prayer really mean? Could it be that there is more significance in these words? Jesus Christ gave us this prayer. What is He teaching us in and through this prayer? What can reflection on the words we say so often in this prayer reveal about our relationship with God and how we are to draw near to Him? In this first part of a series on the "Our Father,” Fred begins to unpack, line by line, the profound meaning of this "most perfect prayer" - as St Thomas Aquinas called it - and answers some of these very questions.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the Our Father reveal to us about the way we should approach prayer? Our relationship with God the Father? And even the Christian life? How can we apply this truth to our lives? How is this challenging? How is it encouraging?

  2. What is the Gospel message? How has this message impacted your life? What does the realization that we are praying the Gospel message in the Our Father mean for you?

  3. What are some of the initial “take aways” for you regarding the Our Father? How might this effect your prayer of the Our Father?

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