Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up “The earnest heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes ...

In the serene hours of the night and the tranquil moments of the morning, a practice as ancient as humanity holds a unique power—prayer. Prayer, an act of spiritual connection, has transcended ...

Praying for success in the war against Hamas, for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and in memory of those murdered in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, at a special prayer service at ...

This is Spanish artist Juan van der Hamen’s depiction of John the Baptist in prayer. Van der Hamen lived from 1596-1631. (Courtesy Photo) Experiencing the power of prayer stems from pursuing an ...

“I believe in the power of prayer,” Judge Amy Coney Barrett said during her Senate confirmation hearings this week, “and it has been uplifting to hear that so many people are praying for me.” Barrett ...

Growing up, I only associated things like prayer and faith with religion. I was also only familiar with one type of prayer: the prayer of request or supplication. I thought to pray meant to ask for ...

After a week in the world, worshipers may need our prayers as much as our preaching. Years ago, I became friends with a man who’d retired after many years as a reporter and editor for a major ...

GREENFIELD — The faithful from many congregations gathered on the Hancock County Courthouse Plaza Thursday, asking the community to be filled from the God of hope. The gathering in honor of National ...

Almost immediately after the horrific Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, most Orthodox Jewish congregations began the practice of saying additional Tehillim (Psalms), usually chapters 121 and 130, after ...