The Disciples of Jesus once asked him to

teach them to pray, just as other Rabbis

taught their disciples to pray. The Disciples

knew that Jesus had a special relationship

with the Heavenly Father and that Jesus

acted and taught with an authority that

seemed to come directly from God. The

Disciples must have realized that Jesus’

prayer life was powerful and transforma-

tive. In response to the Disciples' request,

Jesus gave them a prayer that emphasizes

open dialogue with and full reliance upon

the Almighty God. We know this prayer as

the Lord’s Prayer, but in reality, it is the prayer

of the Disciple. This week, we go with Jesus,

accepting his invitation to come away and

pray.

In preparation for Sunday, read Luke 11:1-13.