588. What does "Hallowed be thy Name" mean?
To hallow or make holy the Name of God is above all a prayer of praise that acknowledges God as holy. In fact, God revealed his holy Name to Moses and wanted his people to be consecrated for him as a holy nation in which he would dwell.
Further reading: CCC 2807-2812, 2858
589. How is the Name of God made holy in us and in the world?
To make holy the Name of God, who calls us "to holiness" (1 Thessalonians 4:7) is to desire that our baptismal consecration animate our whole life. In addition, it is to ask - with our lives and our prayers - that the Name of God be known and blessed by every man.
Further reading: CCC 2813-2815
590. What does the Church ask for when she prays "Thy Kingdom come"?
The Church prays for the final coming of the Kingdom of God through Christ's return in glory. The Church prays also that the Kingdom of God increase from now on through people's sanctification in the Spirit and through their commitment to the service of justice and peace in keeping with the Beatitudes. This petition is the cry of the Spirit and the Bride: "Come, Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20).
Further reading: CCC 2816-2821, 2859
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