“When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.”—Matthew 6:6 When you were a child, you may have been taught a short prayer. It might have been this ...

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 ...

How to pray effectively is one of the most important lessons every Christian must learn because prayer is the foundation of a strong walk with God. Many believers want to grow deeper in prayer but ...

Do you know how to pray? Some people only pray when they are in trouble, need a favor or want to receive some sort of blessing. God doesn't care when you pray. He just wants to have a relationship ...

Is it necessary to pray for long periods of time to maintain a spiritual outlook? Also, is kneeling important or is it just an expression of humbleness, or are one’s prayers more likely to be heard ...

A painter is working in a choir loft when a little old Italian lady enters the church. She marches directly to its front and kneels before a statue of the Virgin. The painter decides to have a little ...

The author's Rosaries. (Courtesy of James Martin, S.J.) About 15 years ago, I was invited, along with two Jesuit friends, on a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Our hosts were members of the Order of Malta. I ...

Before you read any further, pause for a moment and answer this question: How do you pray? Take note that the question is not “How should you pray?” but simply ...

Virginia Allen is a senior news producer for The Daily Signal and host of "The Daily Signal Podcast" and "Problematic Women." Send an email to Virginia. A crowd gathered on the National Mall in ...