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.
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Whose Kingdom Do We Really Belong To?
Throughout history, people have lived under rulers they didn’t choose — some oppressive, some welcomed as liberators. From the Persian King Cyrus to the Allied forces in World War II, history shows us the deep human longing for a just and good ruler.
But no earthly kingdom is perfect. So whose ...
