Prayer is both marvelous and mysterious. The idea of communicating with the Creator of the universe seems almost ludicrous. And certainly presumptuous. Not to mention intimidating. Why would God want ...

What can we learn about prayer from the Bible? Scripture references prayer as our connection to God and a source of comfort and refuge. A prayer can be an act of faith, going to God in a request of ...

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land" (2 ...

The greatest prayer in salvation history is a good work, the Self-Offering of Jesus on our behalf, which we sacramentally re-present and receive anew at every Mass (Luke 22:19-20; see 1 Cor. 5:7; ...

Delay can weaken one's faith. Maybe you prayed for a job, for healing, for marriage, for financial help, for peace in your family or for a clear answer. Days can go by. People can go up. Now your ...