It is interesting to note that the Church’s definition of “prayer” is simple: “the lifting up of one’s mind and heart to God.” Words are not mentioned, though they are surely helpful. Instead, we ...

Sunday, July 27, is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13. In this week’s Sunday Gospel, the Lord gives ...

For the last few weeks, Woodland United Methodist Church has been journeying through the Lord’s Prayer as part of our Sunday preaching series. As Methodists, we pray it every Sunday as part of our ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. This is truly the Lord’s Prayer—not the one we pray every Sunday when we say “Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy ...

There are many forms and expressions of prayer. The human heart is diverse and the ways in which it approaches and speaks to God is also diverse. The variations of prayer show us the great mystery ...