WHAT PLACE DOES IT HAVE
IN THE PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
The Lord’s Prayer is
essentially rooted in liturgical prayer: The Lord teaches us to make prayer in
common for all our brethren. For he did not say “ my Father”, but “ our”
Father, offering petitions in common.
The Lord’s Prayer is essential to the liturgy of the Church, for it is an
integral part of our Eucharistic celebration, Baptism and Confirmation. The Our
Father is also part of the Divine Office. [ See CCC 2761-2776]