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.

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 ...

It is ironic that the context which forbids meaningless repetition in prayer serves in Matthew's Gospel as the location of the… It is ironic that the context which forbids meaningless repetition in ...

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 ...

Bishop Carlos Malfa of Chascomus, Argentina, said this week that celibacy, obedience and prayer are three “absolute requirements” for priestly life that find their meaning in pastoral charity. The ...

Many people want to love their jobs and be happy all the time. It’s a nice ideal, but then what? Imagine if happiness wasn’t the goal, but meaning, purpose and value were? If employees could feel a ...

Some people who, even as they sit at prayer, are constantly interspersing it with household instruction — to the spouse, children or staff. Some try to pray during bath time to save time before ...