Every Nov. 2, the Church remembers the faithful departed in a special way on All Souls’ Day and dedicates the whole month to the holy souls in purgatory. After that, we sometimes forget that the ...

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 ...

Thus, while the words of the Our Father are precious, it is also important to look at the underlying structure implicit in the prayer. There are five basic disciplines taught in the Our Father, and ...

Christians are accustomed to thinking about life in terms of loving God and loving neighbor. These are, after all, the greatest commandments. The neighbors that come readiest to mind are human ...

There are moments in life when we find ourselves asking: What kind of prayer should I pray to change my situation? Many people turn to prayer guides, books, or manuals, hoping that they will show the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – As he stared at the ceiling, he couldn’t believe it. Here he was in the same hospital, exactly one year from the day he had open-heart surgery. He looked at the walls in his hospital ...

Learning how to pray as a family isn’t about perfection. When I was a kid, my parents made it a point to gather us for family prayer every evening – no matter how chaotic the day. I can still picture ...

Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Aug. 2, 1997, issue of America, titled “Praying the Psalms: Some Notes.” For some years I have been keeping rather extensive reading notebooks.

Leaders from Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa offer guidance on interceding for believers suffering for their faith. Each November, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) calls for an ...

Pope Francis greets a woman during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, ...