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Verse 13 states, Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. and verse 14 partially repeats this: If you ask [me] anything in My name, I will do it. The Byzantine monk and biblical commentator Euthymios Zigabenos states that "the promise is repeated ... for confirmation". [26]
3. “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." — Exodus 20:12 4. "Sons are a heritage for the Lord; children a reward from him."
Jesus said to bring our every need to God in his name and assures that "whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you" (John 16:23). Through petition one can ask for God's help with every need no matter how great or small. According to the Catechism, Christ is glorified by what we ask the Father in his name. [29]
The verse presents prayer as certain to be answered, and the following verses explain why this is. This of course cannot mean that every demand made of God will be met in full. Fowler notes that in Matthew 6:5-13 Jesus has already laid out some rules for proper prayer. These verses thus cannot apply to all prayer, but only those who truly seek God.
The sacred text is full of symbolism and timeless truths about pregnancy.
[7] [8] The use of the name of Jesus in petitions is stressed in John 16:23 when Jesus states: "If you ask the Father anything in my name he will give it you." [9] There is widespread belief among Christians that the name Jesus is not merely a sequence of identifying symbols but includes intrinsic divine power. [4] [9] [10]
"O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss his fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath." "Saint Joseph, Patron of departed souls – pray for me. (Mention your intention) Amen."
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