When asked why he seemed to be wasting his time living in a monastery, the exceptional twentieth century Christian monk and writer, Thomas Merton, replied simply, “Because I believe in prayer." Most ...

Today is National Day of Prayer 2025 in the United States, an annual tradition when Americans of various faiths and backgrounds come together to pray for the nation. Here's what to know about the day.

Tom Griffin is the chair of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of a print and online Catholic magazine called The Empty Tomb ...

As Christians, we are called to be a people of prayer. Oftentimes, prayer is solely associated with asking things of God. While supplication is a part of prayer, it has always been seen as one of the ...

In times of trouble, people say the Serenity Prayer in search of peace because it's hard to practice letting go and accept what is in front of you. After all, it's not easy to allow God to handle the ...

When we see Paul saying he used his prayer language more than anyone, we know it's from God. No one I know of was more used than Paul in the scriptures. Read 1 Cor.13 prayerfully. God gave him his ...

EASTON — An interactive museum dedicated to family prayer and the work of a Catholic priest who is a candidate for sainthood will open in town in the fall. At the National Museum of Family Prayer, ...

For most believers, it isn’t a substitute for data-based solutions. It is a personal resource that complements other thoughtful action. Whenever there is a national tragedy such as a mass shooting or ...

There's no one way to pray and, suffice to say, no wrong or right way to pray. The point is to converse and connect with the divine. To have a scared, safe space to reveal your deepest inner truths ...

At the National Prayer Breakfast on the first Thursday of every February, the president of the United States and a guest — whose identity is kept confidential until the morning of — speak at the event ...