The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...

Today, Americans are encouraged to “turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals,” as part of the National Day of Prayer that has taken place annually since 1952.

Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated in the Gospels, Pope Francis said Wednesday. "Even if we have been praying for so ...

The Novena de Navidad, also known as the Novena de Aguinaldos, is a cherished Catholic tradition that holds a special place in Colombian homes every December. This practice serves as a spiritual ...

In this gratifying debut, Wright, associate professor of biblical and theological studies Bethel University, explores the book of Luke as it correlates to Jesus’s foundational practices of simplicity, ...

It is known that the holy fathers and ascetics of the old time used this prayer as a means for constant communication with God. It is believed that the Jesus prayer helps to purify the soul from ...