The call to prayer demands a response. We can either hear the call and begin to pray, or we avoid and neglect the call. And so, whether we say yes or no, a response is given. If we choose not to pray, ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People of every epoch and in every culture have prayed because human beings have always recognized that there is something greater than themselves in the universe, Pope Benedict ...

How to pray effectively is one of the most important lessons every Christian must learn because prayer is the foundation of a strong walk with God. Many believers want to grow deeper in prayer but ...

Pray with your children, at least the "big three" prayers. Memorized prayers are foundational, giving your kids a starting point — the words with which to begin, when they find themselves really ...

Learning how to pray the rosary can bless and benefit your life, even if you're not Catholic — or not that religious at all. How does that work? If you’re anything like me and about 26 percent of ...

Attaining a spiritual experience through prayer is not easy; one must learn how to pray. But it is worth it. Concentration in prayer is considered one of the great mitzvot which reaps blessing in this ...

In 1994, when my mother died suddenly without saying goodbye, I would become angry when people tell me, “God has a plan” or “she is in a better place.” But I knew they had good intentions, so I placed ...

“Christ on the Mount of Olives,” by Josef Untersberger. (Credit: Public domain.) Listen The call to prayer requires teaching and encouragement. While we were made by God and for God, and have a ...

This is one in a series of essays written by high school students in response to the events of Oct. 7 and its aftermath. You can find the full collection of essays at this page. After seven years in ...