The Infallible Prayer

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"Thy will, not mine, be done."

Mary prayed this way

"Be it done unto me according to thy word" (Lk 1:38).

Mary recommended obedience

"Do whatever he tells you" (Jn 2:5).

Jesus taught us to pray this way

"Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven" (Mt 6:10).

Jesus prayed this way

"My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will" (Mt 26:39).