Our Father: Reflections on the Lord's Prayer Hardcover – March 13, 2018

Pope Francis introduces the reader to a merciful God, Abba, the Father of all. One that cannot be without our broken humanity to call his children. I am a seeker, a struggling agnostic, not a Christian, but Pope Francis brings me to a Christ, a Holy Spirit, and a God of which I can have complete faith. The Pope has me experience God with my heart, not my mind.

It is a wonderful reflection of the prayer.With a great surprise ending for young snd old alike. My heart was refreshed at a time of disspare.

The bulk of the content of this book is in the form of a conversation between Pope Francis and Father Marco Pozza, where the discussion centers around the "Our Father". Amidst the conversational texts are interspersed related portions from some of Pope Francis' general audiences and homilies. Fr. Pozza ministers to prisoners, and some portions deal with his conversations with some of the inmates.I have always loved books dealing with this prayer. I have read many interpretations of the phrases contained within it. The books I have read were variously written by priests, monks, friars, nuns, sisters, saints, laypeople or popes. Although there are many different interpretations, they are also somehow complementary. They all contribute to the layers of meaning behind His Words.Although not a huge fan of this type of written format, there were several sections that I particularly liked. One was Pope Francis' regarding the prayer's two-word opening, "our Father ". Not "our/my God", or "our/my Lord", but the more personal "Father", and "our" since we are all His children.A second excellent entry in this book dealt with shame. He brought up three instances of shame from the New Testament: that of St. Peter, the good thief on the cross, and Judas. He compared their handling of the different aspects of guilt and shame. And he said something really beautiful that at first I was startled by, but then I felt inside that it was right: "Shame is a grace." (Pg. 84). Feeling shame for my sins is so much more preferable than being shameless!Another favorite section dealt with the Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat. He addressed it all, from the impatient servants wanting to immediately pull up the weeds, the patient Master/Landowner, the enemy sowing weeds at night, (and the correlation between night and our distress/confusion), the field of our lives...I will stop here rather than drone on. I just really liked his simple yet thought-provoking words on this parable.I would recommend this for those looking for additional viewpoints/meaning behind Our Lord's Prayer.

This book is a very instructional incite into the Popes inner feelings. They are related by examples of these feelings in practice.His humbleness shows through thoroughly by these examples. To any judge him because they don't appreciate his motivation.

Pope Francis reaches the heart of the reader as he shines God’s love for the world in the unraveling of the “Our Father” to all of God’s children regardless of religious affiliations. This book is good for meditation.

A powerful, inspiring and thought provoking work. I not only learned so much but also experienced a deepening of my beliefs. Great short, to the point, easy read book.

The book puts focus on God and His Mercy. It was wonderful , like a hug. I am a fan of Pope Francis.

Some beautiful gems we may miss when praying the prayer Jesus himself taught us to pray. Probably should be read -put down and then go back and read again...and feel