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 ...

Nothing good in life is easy. Good things come with great effort. This is true of many things, including prayer. If we want to develop a life of prayer, then we need to be willing to put the work into ...

Prayer can be a challenge, even for the most religious. Am I using the right words? Are my prayers connecting with God? Are they reflections of my beliefs? Pastors--who some might look to as experts ...

While there are three main types or categories of prayer – vocal, meditative, and contemplative – there is a single battle for prayer. In every age, it’s a challenging task for fallen humanity to ...

I learned this method of prayer almost 20 years ago. It’s an easy, user-friendly way of praying the way Jesus taught his disciples. Adoration — Praising God the Father’s character: His majesty, His ...

Sometimes I just don’t want to pray. Shouldn’t I enjoy praying? I’m a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic; prayer is our first pillar! Still, it’s hard to crack open my Divine Office every day.

Prayer possesses a mysterious power that operates beyond the visible realm of answered requests and miraculous interventions. While many approach prayer primarily as a means to change their ...

This article originally appeared at the Register on Oct. 24, 2016. As the presidential election looms, now seems like a good time to pray for our country. There is no doubt that America is in an ...

A Pentacostal "laying on the hands," circa 1946. Source: wikipedia We’ve had a serious health issue in our family this year, and as such we’ve seen an overwhelming response from friends, co-workers, ...