In Christianity, the “Our Father” prayer in traces hits roots back to Jesus’ preaching and practice, according to virtually all scholars. Catholics say this prayer together at every Mass. The priest ...

According to Merriam-Webster, the word "prayer" comes from Middle English and Latin roots meaning "obtained by entreaty." The modern definition centers on an earnest request or wish to a God or god.

And lead us not into banal translations of the Lord’s Prayer. Catholics in the Diocese of Greensburg say they don’t mind Pope Francis’ proposed change to the Lord’s Prayer, as long as it faithfully ...

The personal prayer of believers is ordered and flows from the public prayer of the Church. The public prayer and worship of God is the height of the spiritual life. There is no contradiction between ...

Pope Francis delivers a blessing as he leads his general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 9, 2021. (Credit: Paul Haring/CNS.) Listen ROME — People need ...

In the Christian tradition, a birthday is not only an occasion for celebration, but also an important spiritual milestone. Since ancient times, believers have perceived this date as an opportunity to ...