I learned a little prayer many years ago that has become more important as time goes by. It comes from the night prayer of the Church: “Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.” These words from ...

Prayers Pouring In for 'The Rock' As He Mourns a 'Legend': ‘One of the Best’ originally appeared on Parade. Fans are rallying ...

What is a parable in the Bible? In short, it is a simple story to provide a more profound lesson or teaching! From the divine wisdom of Jesus Christ, we can learn transcendent, everlasting truths in ...

I’m convinced that weak prayer is one reason the North American church is not making much difference. If you want your church to be a threat to the enemy, I ...

Sunday Reflections 17th Sunday of year C Be generous and perseverant in your prayers ✠ A reading from the Holy Gospel, ...

Genesis 18: 20-32; Psalm 138, R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.; Colossians 2:12-14; Gospel – Luke 11: ...

The cast of the History Channel reality series Swamp People are mourning the loss of one of their own.

In this week’s Sunday Gospel, the Lord gives three prescriptions for prayer. The Gospel opens in response to a request, “Lord ...

Our contemporary, the Anglican priest and poet R. S. Thomas (1913-2000), suggested something similar in a poem he so tellingly entitled “Emerging.” Unanswered prayers cannot be blamed on either God’s ...

St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater are beautiful churches. The former parish was established in 1853 and the latter in 1865. St. Mary has an ornate baptismal font decorated with 3D images. St.

Nigerians have poured out prayers and kind words for son of the late ex-President Musa Yar’Adua, following his recent wedding.

Birthdays are a time for celebration, reflection, and expressing love for the special people in our lives. Whether it's a parent, child, sibling, friend, or significant other, a heartfelt prayer or ...