What to do when we encounter difficulties in prayer
Regular prayer has always been regarded as an essential part of Christian life. In the psalms, the believer is compared to a tree planted by a stream that still bears … Learn More
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Vatican offers resources for ‘School of Prayer’ now in session for Holy Year finals
VATICAN CITY — Every important journey should be preceded by adequate preparation, and the run-up to the Holy Year 2025 is no exception. Pope Francis asked Catholics to get ready … Learn More
The Year of Prayer: Don’t wait for guidance; just do it
Recently I shared on social media that for Lent, and for the “Year of Prayer,” I was committing to memory a version of the Breastplate of St. Patrick. It is … Learn More
Vatican Year of Prayer resource available free online
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to dedicate 2024 to intensifying their prayer lives in preparation for the celebration of the Holy Year 2025, and the Vatican has published a resource … Learn More
School of Prayer returns for spring 2024
Faithful are welcome to join in the power of prayer.
Pope asks us to pray for peace, prevent ‘mountain of dead’ (Video)
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appealed for perseverance in praying for peace, especially in the Holy Land where the conflict is no longer “warfare,” but has become “terrorism.” “Please, let’s … Learn More
As wars rage, Catholics in U.S. gather to pray, fast for peace
With close to 30 major wars and conflicts raging throughout the world — among them, the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s war on Ukraine — Catholics across the country gathered Oct. … Learn More
What is required for the pope’s call for fasting and prayer on Oct. 27?
‘The point is to be mindful of those suffering.’
Hundreds killed in Gaza hospital rocket strike on the day of prayer, fasting for peace
JERUSALEM — While Christian faithful across the globe prayed and fasted for peace in the Holy Land, a rocket struck the Christian hospital in Gaza City where hundreds of people … Learn More
Lord, teach us to pray! Course is answer to your prayers
Father John Gordon, Secretary for Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Newark, will host a course.
