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.

At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, delegates heard prayers and words of inspiration from religious leaders representing Roman Catholicism, the Greek Orthodox Church, Sikhism ...

In Christianity, the “Our Father” prayer in traces hits roots back to Jesus’ preaching and practice, according to virtually all scholars. Catholics say this prayer together at every Mass. The priest ...

The “Pray with the Pope” initiative is part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which, during the pontificate of Pope Francis, launched the project known as “The Pope’s Video,” through which the ...

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 ...

Q: My wife and I have been attending Families Anonymous meetings for the past few months and they've helped us during our family crisis. At the end of each meeting, the group recites the Lord's Prayer ...

Preparation for Holy Communion occupies a special place in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. Since ancient times, participation in the Eucharist has been perceived not only as the greatest ...