As we continue to move closer to Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the Lord, more than ever, wants to renew our minds on the power of the Cross and in the way he wants us to be transformed by personally…

The Mystery of God’s Will. There is still one question we need to answer as we look at the call to intercessory prayer: What about prayers that never seem to get answered? Related to this is the age-old question that…

Faith and trust are the keys to intercessory prayer. Effective intercession does not depend on the holiness or maturity of the people praying. It may help, but it is no guarantee. Much more important are virtues like faith, trust,…

Francis MacNutt, who has more than thirty years of experience in praying for people and seeing dramatic healings and conversions, tells a story about his father-in-law, Joe. On numerous occasions, Joe became critically ill and was on the verge of…

I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone. (1 Timothy 2:1)
Paul made this request of his young friend Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus. Paul knew how critical it was to keep asking…

Praying in Confidence. Intercessory prayer is one of the most effective ways that we can address the worries, problems, and challenges that we face in our lives. But there is more to intercession than simply stating our needs and waiting…

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles on the theme, “The Power of Intercessory Prayer.”
I pray for them . . . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their…

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on the theme, “The Power of Intercessory Prayer.”
Introduction. Just before he died, Jesus offered up a series of prayers to his Father on his behalf, on behalf…

Editor’s Note: This is the final article of a series of articles on the theme: “Being Lifted Up In Christ As Catholic Men.”
What Does God’s Love Feel Like? Imagine a married couple sitting together on the front porch of…

Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles on the theme, “Being Lifted Up In Christ as Catholic Men.”
We really can experience God’s love. Is it possible for us to be lifted up into the presence…