Bishop Ernest Baay SCJ
Referring to Fr Johan Strydom’s letter of June 8, we could go much further in the updating of the Our Father.
Many people whose mother-tongue is not English would like to understand and pronounce it properly. (It seems very difficult to break away from archaic English).
My version would be: Our heavenly Father, holy is your name. Make us accept your kingdom and do your will as it is done in heaven. Feed us each day with Bread from heaven. Forgive us our sins as we forgive trespasses against us, and let us not give in to temptation but free us all from evil. Amen.
This is a forum for your thoughts, opinions and questions. These, in no way reflect the position of The Southern Cross or the Catholic Church.
Latest posts by Letters Editor (see all)
- Flabbergasted by a devout Holy Mass - January 30, 2024
- The Language of the Heart - August 8, 2023
- Let’s Discuss Our Church’s Bible Past - July 12, 2023