(ThyBlackMan.com) What is prayer? In simplest terms it is talking with God. Knowing how to pray, however, is not enough. We must learn to pray effectively. That means we must pray in such a way that ...

‘Is anyone among you afflicted (ill-treated, suffering evil)? He should pray.’ It’s amazing how long we put up with things before we decide to pray about them. The hymn writer says, ‘O what peace we ...

My responses here are based on actual questions that were asked by a non-Catholic. Question #1. How many Rosaries do I have to pray to get God’s attention? None. Neither God nor the Catholic Church ...

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 ...

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 ...

More Americans are praying about health issues — both for themselves and for the health of others — according to a new study [PDF] published in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality.more ...