Prayer

Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

O merciful God, grant that I may desire ardently, search prudently, recognize truly, and bring to perfect completion whatever is pleasing to You for...

Unanswered Prayer

The Catholic Church teaches that we should ask God for all that we need and that prayer strengthens our relationship with God. Sometimes it...

Lectio Divina

Reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture or other spiritual texts is an ancient way of praying. The practice of lectio divina dates back to...

Novena

Before Jesus Ascended into Heaven, He told the Apostles to return to Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. They returned and hid in...

Liturgy of the Hours

Comprised of readings from Sacred Scripture, writings of saints and theologians, and short reflections to be prayed at different times of the day, the...

Prayer is found throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Even Jesus prayed and taught the Apostles to pray. Prayer allows us...

The Rosary

The Rosary is one of the most popular and powerful Catholic prayer traditions. The name of this prayer is inspired by a garland of...

Pray for the Dead

Praying for the dead is an important part of the Catholic faith. We should never presume that our loved ones are already in Heaven...

Our Father

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He responded with the Lord’s Prayer, also known as the Our Father. The...

Silence

Silence is the language of God. It is necessary for prayer and worship. The practice of silence is commanded by spiritual writers and insisted...