DAILY HOMILIES #generational bread

Prayer is empty when not backed by a decision to act rightly. Prayer is a relationship (an agreement, a covenant). It is only complete when we do what we have promised. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us, “You cannot take without giving.” Giving (helping others) is part of prayer. Forgiving the wrongs of others is part of prayer. “If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.” Jesus taught us to begin with “Our Father” rather than “My Father” to show us that we are related. Jesus taught us to be reconciled before presenting our gifts to God (Cf. Matthew 5:24). Without love for one another, our prayers are empty phrases. How can you be asking God, your father, to kill your brother (fellow human being) because he hurt you?