"Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed" (Mark 1:35). This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The Gospel of Mark is ...

As Christians, we are called to be a people of prayer. Oftentimes, prayer is solely associated with asking things of God. While supplication is a part of prayer, it has always been seen as one of the ...

Philippians 4:6-7 NIV: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all ...

Prayer is more than just a physical, emotional or intellectual act; it is an inner desire to encounter God, Pope Francis said. Continuing his new series of talks on prayer during his weekly general ...

Any successful relationship requires consistent, open, honest and clear communication. It is never one-sided and always a two-way street, but does this kind of relationship apply to God? My answer is ...

This week, our family celebrated a special milestone: my 9-month-old grandson, Thommy-boy, said his very first word — “Baby.” Moments like that remind us how wonderful life can be even during tough ...

James is the oldest half-brother to Jesus and a full brother to Jude who wrote the book of Jude. He is the first pastor of the Jerusalem church and was saved after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

Listening to what the Lord wants to tell us, we can find renewal in Lent. “If we say again and again, ‘Help us grow in intimate relationship with you this Lent so that we can celebrate the Paschal ...

The three spiritual pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Most of us try to give up something for the liturgical season that precedes Easter, and also try to be more generous. But how ...