Prayer is powerful not because it changes God or God's plans, but because it changes individuals and communities, one heart at a time, Pope Francis said. "Prayer is powerful because it attracts the ...

In the wake of the horrific mass slaughters in New Zealand and Nigeria, some people have criticized offers to pray, suggesting that prayers are nothing more than empty platitudes. But as Christians, ...

Forgive us for what we have taught our children: that evil is good and good is evil; that darkness is light and light is darkness; that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. Forgive us for teaching ...

The value of a compass is its ability to discern true north. No matter how thick the trees or the fog surrounding you, true north gives a sense of clarity and a direction to move. The stories could ...

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - An East Texas church is showing their neighbors that not all Christians look the same; some even ride motorcycles. At Tyler Biker Church, located at 11408 State Highway 64 W in ...

Tom Griffin is the chair of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of a print and online Catholic magazine called The Empty Tomb ...

St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) is a Doctor of the Church and a spiritual giant. His life commitment to prayer and writing about prayer will be forever cherished in the Catholic tradition. Prayer is ...

Within Christian circles, people often tell each other, “I’ll pray for you!” or ask, “What can I pray about for you?” But from the secular community, Christians often receive harsh criticism for ...

In the Orthodox tradition, prayer for children is considered one of the most powerful and significant spiritual practices. It ...

Christmas Eve is a special day in the Orthodox calendar, preceding the great feast of the Nativity of Christ. This evening, ...