The Lord’s Prayer opens with a salutation to Our Father, signifying a close relationship between God and His children. The ...
This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus teaching his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 emphasizes God’s ...
America’s pain has reached fever pitch. So has its fear, anger and confusion. Months of lockdown and loss, followed by scenes of excessive force by police, massive protests, wanton destruction, heated ...
December: love it or hate it, it comes around every year and, whether we celebrate Christmas as a religious holy day, a cultural holiday, or not at all, almost everyone gets caught up in the ...
I spent most of eighth grade begging God to persuade the boy of my teenage dreams to like me. And while I gave up that particular desire years ago, I do, still, pray. Mostly blessings for other people ...
Is it possible that directed prayer might spark forgiveness in those doing the praying -- and in the process preserve relationships? We have all been guilty of a transgression at one time or another.
‘Our Lady and St. Joseph teach us to welcome children as a gift from God … cooperating in a wonderful way with the Creator’s work and giving to the world, in every child, a new smile,’ the Holy Father ...
Jesus’ central message was that the “kingdom of God” was at hand. Just what was this kingdom? It was not an earthly sovereignty, though its influence was pervasive and decisive. It was powerful, yet ...