St. Augustine, How Do I Do God’s Will?
Question 57 Part III
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When we pray… that his will be done by us just as it is done by his angels in heaven.
from St. Augustine Answers 101 Questions on Prayer by Fr. Ermatinger
God’s will is done; it shall be done. He Himself accomplishes […]
St. Augustine, How is God’s Will Done On Earth?
Question 57 Part II
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When we pray, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, we pray for ourselves that he give us the grace of obedience, that his will be done by us just as it is done by his angels in heaven.
St. Augustine, What Does “Thy Will Be Done…” Mean?
Question 57 Part I
What does “Thy will be done” mean?
When someone prays, Direct my steps as you have promised, let evil win no power over me (Ps. 119:133), what else does he pray for than, ‘Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven?
