According to Merriam-Webster, the word "prayer" comes from Middle English and Latin roots meaning "obtained by entreaty." The modern definition centers on an earnest request or wish to a God or god.

Across the Himalayan regions and far beyond them, Tibetan spiritual culture has long offered practical tools for ...

Prayer that strives to see God and His creation more clearly always brings blessings.

Have you ever given insect symbolism much thought? Or more specifically, have you ever thought about the meaning of praying mantis symbolism? It may seem like a strange question — after all, many of ...

Pope Francis delivers a blessing as he leads his general audience in the San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican June 9, 2021. (Credit: Paul Haring/CNS.) Listen ROME — People need ...

And lead us not into banal translations of the Lord’s Prayer. Catholics in the Diocese of Greensburg say they don’t mind Pope Francis’ proposed change to the Lord’s Prayer, as long as it faithfully ...

Today is National Day of Prayer 2025 in the United States, an annual tradition when Americans of various faiths and backgrounds come together to pray for the nation. Here's what to know about the day.