Luke 11:1-4 NRSVue

1He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2So he said to them, “When you pray, say:

Father, may your name be revered as holy. May your kingdom come.

3Give us each day our daily bread. 4And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.”,


Reflection on Luke 11:1-4

Inspiration from 2026-10-07 Daily Prayer

The disciples were observing Jesus at prayer, and the Master mentioned that they might be better engaged looking inward at what was going on within themselves and within their group, rather than turning outwards and missing some key insights about how they were not achieving all that they should. Be with us, Lord, as a guide and encourager when it comes to judging how best to communicate with the Father in the future.

Further reflection

Many Jewish rabbis would teach their disciples a simple prayer. This prayer of Jesus has depths we never totally fathom. We can linger on every word.


If we call God Father, we say that he knows our needs, and wants to give what will help us most. Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray. Give me your love and grace just for today.


I call you Father; Jesus taught me to use this metaphor. I know that you, Lord, are beyond gender and surpass our imagination. But I relish the overtones of Father, one who knows and loves me, and whose often mysterious providence is there in everything that befalls me.