Catechism of the Orthodox Christian Faith

The Guide for the Doctrine of Hope

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Q064

What may we take as a guide for the doctrine of hope?

For the doctrine of hope, we shall consider the Beatitudes of the Lord (Mat 5:3–12; see Q437, Q477) and the Lord’s Prayer (Mat 6:9–13; see Q083), the one showing the blessedness for which we hope, the other teaching us how to ask for it.