”For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD ...

Most Christians can fill in the words that follow: “who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done “…” But wait — let’s rewind. John Dominic Crossan, a renowned, if ...

Christ Jesus said, “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive” (Matthew 21:22). What wonderful assurance! And please note the word “believing.” It is accepting the ...

I write liturgical songs, both music and words, and a few years ago I did a project centered on the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany cycle. There were many classic themes to explore—hope, waiting, ...

Lately, my prayers have become a form of artistic expression: Carefully chosen words, praise reports like songs, and sometimes pissed-off pronouncements entwined with polite requests that I please not ...

New month, new opportunities and renewed hopes! To kick off March 2025, take a moment to say this powerful prayer to God, ...

There was a time when it was believed that dreamers, visionaries, preachers, pujaris, housewives all believed in prayer. Prayers, however, were not for the rational man. Today, my friends, a number of ...