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 ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X About 80 people packed into the chapel at Holy Dormition Byzantine Franciscan Friary in ...

One of the most tantalizing instructions in all of scripture appears in Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. There, Paul tells us to, “pray without ceasing.” You don’t have to think too hard ...

Outside houses of worship, prayer also fulfills important spiritual purposes. Individual prayer offers us the opportunity to thank God for something wonderful that’s just happened to us, so we don’t ...

As a hospital chaplain, I often ask patients, “What are you praying for?” Surprisingly, they don’t always ask for healing and homecoming. Over the years, I sometimes paraphrased their answers into ...