Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on how St. Monica’s unwavering prayer for her son reminds us that true faith trusts God’s timing even when the answers seem delayed.

WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas congregation is facing a test of faith. They’re on a journey built around a nightly devotion to praying together. The Bible mentions periods of 40 days more ...

We’re supposed to pray. In fact the New Testament says we’re supposed to “pray without ceasing.” (I Thess. 5:16-18) How do you do that and what do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it ...

Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for him when he was elected and introduced as the pontiff March 13, 2013. Pope Francis guides billions of the Catholic faithful, among others. He knows the ...

When I was young, my mother gave my siblings and me 5 cents for each Bible verse we memorized. This motivated us to look for the “low-hanging fruit” of short verses, finding in 1 Thessalonians 5 a ...

This is Spanish artist Juan van der Hamen’s depiction of John the Baptist in prayer. Van der Hamen lived from 1596-1631. (Courtesy Photo) Experiencing the power of prayer stems from pursuing an ...

What do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, and I think it’s just fine to ask God for ...

One day a few months ago I opened my mail to find enclosed in a letter from a member of my church an old letter of Dwight L. Moody’s written to his grandfather. Dated Baltimore, October 27, 1878, ...

Icons have been objects of faith, controversy and fascination for centuries. The popularity of icons, which are a rich resource for prayer, continues to this day as such artists as the Rev. William ...