I remember the first time I tried to pray for a solid hour. I was about 19 and in my college dorm room. Before that day, I was praying anywhere from 5-10 minutes in one sitting. Outside of that, I ...

To cultivate the life of the Church, we have to care for its ministries — those vital functions of sanctifying, teaching, and guiding. But as mentioned earlier, we also need to relearn how to pray — ...

Praying with Scripture is not meant to be a mindless repetition of biblical quotes but instead is a gift that is meant to be accepted in people's hearts, Pope Francis said. During his weekly general ...

“If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church – I am convinced of it – a new spiritual springtime,” said Pope Benedict XVI. Vince and Rachel Salomon and their six children, ...

In this file photo, Pope Francis leads his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 27, 2021. (Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.) Listen ROME — Praying with Scripture ...