I remember the first time I tried to pray for a solid hour. I was about 19 and in my college dorm room. Before that day, I was praying anywhere from 5-10 minutes in one sitting. Outside of that, I ...

Once you’ve selected your Scripture, take the time to work your way through the following steps. Allow yourself to move freely between the steps as the Spirit leads. In this first step, read through ...

In this insightful manual, spiritual director Lee (Answering God’s Call) shares guidance for communing with God during adversity. Drawing on Ignatian spirituality, which emphasizes bringing one’s true ...

Editor’s Note: Dennis Hamm, S.J., who died on Nov. 19 at the age of 87, was one of America’s most popular Word columnists. A few years after I began at America in 1994, Dennis began his tenure writing ...

When life feels overwhelming and resources seem scarce as a believer, and you feel like all hope is lost, one the things you need is Scriptures and Prayers for Finances to remind you that God is your ...

You are preparing a sermon. You suddenly feel led to talk to God. What is happening, and what to do. One thing preachers don't talk much about is how they pray while they prepare. I'm curious about it ...