The Lord’s Prayer: Summary of the Gospel (CCC 2761-2766)
Pillar: PART 4 CHRISTIAN PRAYER
The Lord’s Prayer is truly the summary of the whole Gospel. When the Lord had given us this prayer formula, he added: "Ask and you will receive." Everyone can therefore offer up different prayers according to his needs, but always beginning with the Lord’s Prayer.
Magisterial Citation: Tertullian (De oratione 1) & St. Augustine
Doctrinal Classification: Spiritual Theology