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 ...

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 ...

He’s not offended when we ask, ask, and ask some more. Each week is full of crises—in the world, in the church, and often in our own families. It’s natural to wonder: How should I have been praying ...

Prayer move us closer to God, answers our petitions, and can even result in miracles. “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:22. But how should we pray?

God is always speaking to us. One reason we worry, feel fear and experience disjointedness and confusion is that we don’t realize that the answers to our questions and the balm for our suffering are ...

A Scripture expert who is now the official preacher of Pope Francis has explained what makes the Bible “modern” and why knowledge of the word of God is important for evangelization. “The revelation of ...

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. Every month, ...

Are your prayers boring or bold? Are your prayers asking God for things or are you seeking Godly wisdom and direction in your prayers? According to Craig Groeschel, founding and senior pastor of ...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is prayed over with Plano pastor Jack Graham, who is holding the microphone, during the National Faith Summit at Worship With Wonders Church on Monday, Oct ...