The new pastor at Bridgetown Church, a nondenominational church in downtown Portland, Oregon, has a mission. Tyler Station, also a husband and father of three, wants people to get real about prayer — ...

Over the years, the St. Thérèse Novena has become popular for those seeking to live a life of love and simplicity. While many ...

Pope Francis greets a woman during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Nov. 10, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, ...

The three spiritual pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Most of us try to give up something for the liturgical season that precedes Easter, and also try to be more generous. But how ...

Prayer move us closer to God, answers our petitions, and can even result in miracles. “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22. But how should we pray?

As a busy mom, I had to find new spiritual disciplines to connect with God. I used to be a “prayer warrior.” When I was single and had no kids, I would enjoy praying for long periods of time. Each ...

Not long ago a woman came to me for spiritual direction. As most spiritual directors do, I started by setting out some guidelines: how often to meet, what times, what direction will entail. Then I ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill discusses the process of learning to pray and how prayer can look a little ...

The National Day of Prayer is today, May 4, 2023, when the nation’s faithful renew prayer lives, turn to God with heartfelt requests for this country and also give thanks for all we have as Americans, ...