This sort of prayer reinforces the dividing line between “us” and “them.” Jesus’ radical statement was quite the opposite—Love your enemies, and pray for a tidal wave of God’s blessings on those very ...

President Donald Trump has issued a message celebrating Holy Week as the White House is slated to host several events to ...

First, Simone introduces us to his interest in the Lord’s Prayer, which he sums up in this way: “. . . how does Jesus take these words that he’s hearing, maybe that he’s reading, and incorporate them ...

You, whose credit is so powerful before God that we could say: "In heaven, Joseph rather commands than supplicates," tender father, pray for us Jesus, pray for us Mary. Be our advocate with this ...

I was given The Way of a Pilgrim by a hermit when, like the Russian Pilgrim who narrates the story, I’d asked how it was ...

through the sorrowful and immaculate heart of mary, your and our tender mother. Pray the Hail Holy Queen, and add: St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes, heal us for the greater glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Lourdes, heal the sick, convert sinners. Health of the sick, Help of the suffering, pray for us.

This is much more akin to practicing sorcery than prayer. A sorcerer will utter a series of words where syntax and precision are important to realize the desired result. A spell uttered correctly ...