A few years ago, I called a dear friend of mine Ruth on the telephone. Confiding in her about an ongoing situation that I had been facing, she listened carefully to my dilemma. Then tenderly, she said ...

The necessity of giving thanks to God is not just a polite gesture or a casual acknowledgment of all the blessings the Lord bestows upon us. The fact is it's a fundamental part of our relationship ...

In the New Testament, the prayers of lamentation are greatly diminished, but the rich patrimony of prayers of praise is continued and even heightened in the early Church. The New Testament is filled ...

Find today’s readings here. I am writing this reflection from the airport, as I’m traveling to be with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Despite all the usual angst in pre-holiday reporting about ...

Bible Verses For Thanksgiving are a timeless source of encouragement, reflection, and spiritual nourishment. As we pause to reflect on God’s goodness, these scriptures inspire a heart of gratitude, ...

Have you ever felt your heart lift the moment you sing a song of praise, even when life feels heavy and uncertain? Imagine opening your Bible after a long, exhausting day and reading Psalm 34:1, “I ...

Pope Francis dedicated the audience to the prayer of praise, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church recognizes as one of the principal forms of prayer, alongside blessing and adoration, petition, ...

Living a life of gratitude to God means recognizing and acknowledging all the blessings He’s bestowed on us. A life-style of gratitude is about seeing God's hand in everything − from the smallest to ...

The shifting movements of prayer within our souls can be compared to a vast and wonderful dance with all its own drama, complications, and harmony. The soul in love with God cannot be contained or ...

This list of Bible verses is for anyone who wants to reconnect with the spirit of gratitude. Thanksgiving is a daily attitude of gratitude that honours God. The Bible repeatedly calls us to give ...

Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, "but above all in difficult moments." In his general audience address on Jan. 13, the pope compared those who praise ...