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The Peace Pulpit: It must have been an extraordinary experience to see Jesus in prayer. That's why the disciples said, "Teach us how to pray. We need to be able to find God within us as you do." ...
While praying and fasting alone, Jesus confronts Satan in the wilderness (Matt. 4:1–11). Jesus slips out early in the morning to spend time with his Father (Mark 1:35–39).
VATICAN CITY — Catholics should take courage in the fact that even as Jesus was dying on the cross, his most agonizing moment on earth, he was praying for them, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
The crucifixion was a difficult thing for followers of Jesus to wrap their heads around. How could the Messiah die such a humiliating death? According to the New Testament, in the waning moments ...
The priestly prayer of Jesus was the theme of the last catechesis for the general audience dedicated to prayer. “Even in the most painful of our sufferings, we are never alone”. “Thi ...
Jesus’ prayer for his disciples to be one reflects such divisions within the community. John depicts Jesus calling instead for unity, just as he is united with the Father in heaven.
To be clear, this is not about syncretism. It’s about survival, hope and stewardship. And it’s about obedience to Jesus’ own prayer in John 17:21, that His followers “may be one.” ...
Lent and Life Praying the rosary: Understanding the tradition that helps Catholics meditate on Jesus and Mother Mary 'Perhaps the rosary can bring the world together,' said a Rhode Island faith ...
Jesus, who rarely in the New Testament prayed publicly, instructed his followers instead to “enter thy closet, and ... shut thy door” to pray (King James version, Matthew 6:6).
Vatican City, Jun 16, 2021 / 05:15 am. Catholics should take courage in the fact that even as Jesus was dying on the cross, his most agonizing moment on earth, he was praying for them, Pope ...