Hallowed Be Thy Name (in us)

Greetings, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends of the Community!

I pray that this note finds you well and wrapped in the arms of Christ!

Christ taught us to pray using the format of the Lord’s Prayer. Within this short prayer are all the elements we need to keep our eyes on Him, and to learn what He is asking of us as we go through the day.

The phrase, “Hallowed be Thy Name,” drew my attention this morning, and it prompted me send out a little reminder of one way to look at this. On the surface, it seems to be a strange little petition – are we asking God to make His own Name hallowed? Seems to me that it already is, and that He doesn’t need our help in doing so. The question may be, then, “Is the Name of God hallowed in my life?” Perhaps what I am really asking God each time I offer the Lord’s Prayer is to have His Name hallowed and glorified through my life. Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

What are some ways that we can glorify God’s Name in us? By being who He made us to be. (Not what we may have been programmed to be by others.) Serve Him humbly in your prayers of thanksgiving and healing grace for others; serve Him in your studies; serve Him humbly in your service to others through the talents and skills that He has given you – and do this moment by moment. (No need to worry about the past or the future – we have no power there. Just stick to the moment at hand.)

Any thoughts on this? What has been your experience? Please share as you are moved to do so.

May the guiding hand of Our Lord and Savior be with you always,

Br. Daniel-Joseph, CTG
Guardian