Jesus teaches us to pray “Thy kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer — but what does that really mean? The Catechism explains that this prayer looks forward to Christ’s return while also committing us to God’s work here and now. The kingdom of God is already among us in Jesus, the Eucharist, and the Church, yet we also long for its fullness at the end of time.

Watch this video to discover how praying “Thy kingdom come” in the Lord’s Prayer invites conversion, healing, and hope, and how we can participate in bringing God’s kingdom to the world today.