Tag: Prayer

New Converts and Ancient Mystagogy

Mother Church is still celebrating the record number of converts who were  received into her family at Easter. Her task now, like that of all mothers, is to nourish her children so they grow in wisdom, age, and grace before God and man. As…

On National Day of Prayer, Pray for America

On the National Day of Prayer, Americans across the country pause to seek God’s wisdom, mercy, and guidance. It is a moment to reflect on who we are as a nation: a people shaped by faith, rooted in Judeo-Christian values, and united under God.…

Public Prayer Can Inspire a Nation

Can prayer be contagious? Earlier this week, a photo was shared on social media of members of President Trump’s Cabinet praying before the State of the Union address. It’s not clear who led the prayer, or how they prayed — but it’s not the…

Pope Leo’s prayer intentions for 2027

Human dignity, art, life, migrants, the elderly, young people, and artificial intelligence: these are some of the themes of the prayer intentions that Pope Leo has entrusted to his Worldwide Prayer Network for next year. The list begins with…