Today marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, a commemoration of the victory granted to Christian armies at the Battle of ...

This is Spanish artist Juan van der Hamen’s depiction of John the Baptist in prayer. Van der Hamen lived from 1596-1631. (Courtesy Photo) Experiencing the power of prayer stems from pursuing an ...

We pray because we know that we are dependent on God for everything. We pray because we know we need relationship.

Walker Percy once observed that modern man “has forgotten not only what he believes but also why he believes it.” That forgetfulness shows itself whenever prayer is mocked in the wake of tragedy. C. S ...

Growing up, I only associated things like prayer and faith with religion. I was also only familiar with one type of prayer: the prayer of request or supplication. I thought to pray meant to ask for ...

Offering “thoughts and prayers” after a tragedy may sound insufficient, said Father Chris Collins, a Jesuit priest and vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota ...

In Lingzhi, a remote highland village in northern Bhutan, the annual archery match is a sacred tradition. Held once a year before the plantation season, the village’s annual archery match is a ...

The Durga Saptashati, also known as Devi Mahatmyam or Chandi Path, is a revered section of the Markandeya Purana, one of the ...

According to Panchang today, the divine energy of Mahishasura Mardini, the fierce and victorious form of Goddess Durga, radiates unparalleled strength on Shukla Paksha Ashtami's auspicious day. The ...