This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus teaching his disciples the Lord’s Prayer. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 emphasizes God’s ...

America’s pain has reached fever pitch. So has its fear, anger and confusion. Months of lockdown and loss, followed by scenes of excessive force by police, massive protests, wanton destruction, heated ...

Jesus’ central message was that the “kingdom of God” was at hand. Just what was this kingdom? It was not an earthly sovereignty, though its influence was pervasive and decisive. It was powerful, yet ...

It is hard to look at the world today and not feel we need a day of repentance and atonement. “Justice, Justice you shall pursue.” We have fallen so short of that politically, socially and ...

50 Cent has sparked buzz after sharing a cryptic prayer message. The rapper, born Curtis Jackson, took to Instagram on April 3 to share a reflective yet humorous Good Friday prayer. In the message, 50 ...

Think of someone who has hurt you and ask God for the strength to forgive that person, Pope Francis told the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Speaking from a window of the Vatican’s ...

Journey with America’s editors as they reflect on Scripture, prayer, fasting and almsgiving both in written form and on “The Word” podcast. Find all the reflections and more Lent resources here. we ...

Prayer is not an escape from responsibility. Faithful prayer makes us responsible before God and accountable to one another.

In every Hindu ritual, there is a silent moment at the end when devotees fold their hands and ask for forgiveness. This sacred prayer is called the Kshama Yachna Mantra. In Sanatan Dharma, asking ...