Does prayer work? That’s the question many people ask when they perceive that God is not answering their prayers. Other questions surface too. Is prayer worthwhile? Does it change anything? Am I ...

Question: Since losing our young daughter three years ago, many well-meaning friends and acquaintances have told me that prayer is the answer. After all, their prayers have been answered! I’ve seen ...

Last week I wrote about Vickie, a parishioner who recently died of cancer. I talked about her journey to faith, and how that faith ultimately buoyed her and others during her illness. Something I didn ...

During times of spiritual desolation, Catholics should rely on heavy-duty prayer, not pills or alcohol, said Pope Francis. "Spiritual desolation is something that happens to all of us," said the pope ...

“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests) with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.” ...

In the face of the temptations that lovers’ day brings, Pastor Ezekiel Aremu of Praise Assembly, Tanke, Ilorin, is encouraging Nigerians to still remain focused on serious prayers. Speaking with ...

As we step into a new month in this sacred season of Lent today, we are reminded of God’s unfailing promise: He hears and answers prayers. In a world where many question whether their cries reach ...

” For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons. For the weapons of our warfare are not physical (weapons of flesh and ...

“He had been taught well by loving parents that when you need help, the person you turn to is the Lord,” Laura Copeland said about her dad. Caiaimage/Chris Ryan Getty Images/iStockphoto Growing up in ...

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I have always been partial to flying. On Christmas of my kindergarten year, I received a Superman costume. I had eyed it for months in the Sears ...

Carl Jung famously said, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” On a recent three-hour flight—which turned into a 12-hour layover nightmare—I ...