Life is really hard. I don’t know that we validate that enough. Trying to stay on top of having a healthy body, healthy finances, healthy relationships, a clean house, and a thriving faith all at one ...

Image courtesy of the author. I’m not fond of long-winded prayers. Shamefully, I’ve found myself many times dozing off or struggling to keep my mind from wandering when a prayer lasts longer than a ...

If this proved anything, it would prove too much. It would wipe out much of Christian prayer. We can and should pray directly to God—the source of all gifts (James 1:17). However, it does not follow ...

The Spanish prelate points out that praying the rosary “helps us guard our hearts. It sustains faith, hope, and charity.” ...

We hear people praying, “O God, do this… and God, do that… please God….” We do not criticize one another’s prayers. Any prayer is better than none. And ...

In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Joe Heschmeyer joins Cy Kellett to tackle one of the most common questions about the life of faith: If God already knows everything, including our needs, what ...

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Praying just in case God exists mirrors Pascal's wager, but faces the "Many Gods" objection. Rationality in prayer hinges on ...

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 ...

I don’t know about you but over the years I have had some wonderful people demonstrate their care for me by praying for me. Prayer is a beautiful way to ...

“Alright!” Said the scrawny-looking teenager. “I’ll make a deal with you.” He threw me a basketball. “If you can go back and shoot a hoop from halfway, then I’ll come to church.” Once upon a time, I ...

If you have been a Christian for some time, chances are you have been asked this question: “Why pray if God already knows everything?” Or maybe, “Why pray if God already has determined the outcome?” ...