Jesus is always praying for each and every person, desiring that his word would help people in their lives and that they never would feel alone, Pope Francis said. "Jesus prays for me -- each one ...
People need to find harmony between prayer and the demands of everyday life, Pope Francis said. "It is inhumane to be so absorbed by work that you can no longer find the time for prayer. At ...
Christians can rest assured that in moments of trial, suffering or even sin, Jesus is interceding for them before God, Pope Francis said. "Even if our prayers were only mutterings, if they were compromised by a ...
For many people who visit the Vatican, seeing the Holy Father is the highlight of the trip. Yet, hearing the pope might be the greater and more life-changing event for those who are fortunate enough ...
Prayer is not a magic wand or a way to ask God to be at one's service, Pope Francis said. Prayer is a humble dialogue with God to grow spiritually and discover his will for the ...
Those who overcome distractions or obstacles when praying learn the value of perseverance in times of trial, Pope Francis said. "True progress in spiritual life does not consist in multiplying ecstasies, but in being able to ...
Holding a general audience with visitors and pilgrims present for the first time in more than six months, Pope Francis said he was very pleased to see people "face to face." "I'll tell you something: it's ...
Contemplative prayer transforms and purifies the human heart, Pope Francis said. Being contemplative in prayer is an act of faith and love, it is "the 'breath' of our relationship with God," he said during his weekly ...
Meditation is more than just a method of stress relief for the body, it is a way of encountering Christ in one's soul, Pope Francis said. During his weekly general audience April 28, the pope said ...
Because prayer is a dialogue with God, people should not dismiss or be embarrassed by saying their prayers out loud or in a whisper, Pope Francis said. "Vocal prayer is an essential element of the Christian ...
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