On April 25, Pope Benedict XVI told more than 20,000 pilgrims that they must commit themselves to works of charity, without neglecting prayer as a source of spiritual life. “Without daily prayer,” ...

Jewish liturgy can feel archaic or demanding, but its oldest words still have something to say to our most contemporary struggles, writes the host of the “Thoughts and Prayers” podcast. Several years ...

For a long time, the Lord’s Prayer (also known as Our Father) seemed like an old, outdated pair of pants to me. It didn’t really fit anymore. Pulling an old pair of pants out of my closet, I ask ...

I have a confession to make: I am not the world’s greatest at praying. I am often in awe of those for whom prayer comes naturally, is a life pattern, and an entrenched spiritual discipline. Not so for ...

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 ...

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Nothing good in life is easy. Good things come with great effort. This is true of many things, including prayer. If we want to develop a life of prayer, then we need to be willing to put the work into ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican ...