That old prayer (Esa vieja oración)

Tonight, my Dad’s gives us his own take on The Lord’s Prayer (also called the Pater Noster or Our Father), a central piece of Christianity.  From his book Twilight theory (Teoría del crepúsculo).

That old prayer (Esa vieja oración)

My Father

who art in the celestial dwelling

of my soul,

I greet you

with the most loving

voice of a brother;

hallowed be your name!

Tell me the location of your kingdom;

I will try to reach it,

invite me! I beg you.

Give me, and give also

to others,

a little

of your daily bread.

Forgive my offenses

and encourage me to practise with the neighbour

that vital and difficult exercise.

Give me a brimming soul,

if possible one with powerful wings,

to cross, without blemish,

crippling turbulences

and one day transcend the absolute

then be free of all evil,

amen.