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HOW WILL YOU PRAY?

The Lord’s Prayer: A Radical Manifesto for Liberation and Justice is a bold reimagining of one of Christianity’s most recited prayers. Far from a passive, ritualistic utterance, this prayer challenges systems of oppression, demands economic justice, and reclaims God’s vision of a world grounded in mercy, equity, and love. Through deep exploration of each phrase, the book draws connections between ancient teachings and today’s struggles, urging readers to embrace faith as a force for liberation. Prepare to see the Lord’s Prayer as you’ve never seen it before—a powerful manifesto for a just and compassionate world.

  • The Lord’s Prayer is not a passive recitation—it is a call to action. Understanding its revolutionary intent equips us to live out its message in tangible ways, challenging systems of oppression and working for God’s Kingdom on earth. By getting informed, we move from words to deeds, embodying the radical love and justice of Christ in a world that desperately needs both.

  • Host a Sacred Resistance reading group. Facilitate book discussions, build strategies, and develop actions using the book as a toolkit.

  • Bring to life one of the Prayers in Action. Document your efforts, and share your impact to amplify the movement and inspire others.

✺ RESOURCES FOR RESISTANCE ✺

  • Learn about the socio-political landscape of Jesus’ time, where Roman imperialism and religious corruption shaped daily life. The prayer’s phrases directly counter these forces.

    Action: Read about the role of debt, inequality, and power dynamics in the first-century Mediterranean world to see how Jesus’ words directly challenged these systems.

  • Consider how the prayer addresses today’s issues: poverty, systemic racism, climate injustice, and economic inequality.

    Action: Research how faith communities are using the principles of the Lord’s Prayer to advocate for justice and liberation in their contexts.

  • Explore writings and teachings that connect faith with activism, such as liberation theology, womanist theology, and environmental justice.

    Action: Read works by theologians like Gustavo Gutiérrez, James Cone, or Kelly Brown Douglas to deepen your understanding of justice through a faith lens.

  • Join groups that live out the principles of the Lord’s Prayer by working for systemic change, like advocating for food security, canceling unfair debt, or challenging unjust laws.

    Action: Partner with organizations focused on issues such as economic justice, prison reform, or climate action to put your faith into practice.

  • Ask yourself how the words of the Lord’s Prayer challenge your own assumptions, behaviors, and choices. Where can you take action in your life or community?

    Action: Journal about the ways the prayer calls you to act for liberation and justice in your unique context.