Prayer, as petition or worship, is practiced in as many forms as the human imagination allows. This Sunday’s readings ...

Msgr. Joseph Prior reflects on how St. Monica’s unwavering prayer for her son reminds us that true faith trusts God’s timing even when the answers seem delayed.

Q: I read with much interest your recent column that includes the four kinds of prayers. I have never been a confident pray-er and enjoy some helpful prayers of others. May I ask if you could give me ...

2700 Through his Word, God speaks to man. By words, mental or vocal, our prayer takes flesh. Yet it is most important that the heart should be present to him to whom we are speaking in prayer: ...

In heaven, among the saints, the will of God prevails over all. Jesus told us that we should strive for the same on ...

SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy — On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did — out of love for God — or if they only pray when they need something from God or want a “shot” ...

I was reading your Fatwa number 82539 and needing more explanation on the following question: while having the discharge, either continuous or not. 1) Can we straight away perform ablution without ...