The Psalms, says theologian Eugene H. Peterson, are God’s gift to those who want to learn how to pray. “If we wish to develop our entire heart, mind, soul and strength, the Psalms are necessary,” the ...

VATICAN CITY (EWTN News/CNA) — The Book of Psalms can teach people how to pray and is the “prayer book ‘par excellence,’” Pope Benedict XVI said in his June 22 audience with pilgrims in St. Peter’s ...

As Christians, we are called to a life of prayer. As we seek to respond to this call and live a life of prayer, we need the set prayers of our tradition, just as we also need the spontaneous prayer ...

“May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable before You, O Lord - my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalms 19:15) We add this verse to the end of the Amidah, the central prayer ...

The Psalms are a collection of ancient songs so deeply expressive of the experience of God that they have been used continually for thousands of years. Join us to learn more about how these scriptures ...

"Hope to God. Be strong and He will give you courage, and hope to God." (Psalms 27:14) Why does the psalm repeat the phrase "hope to God"? The sages learned from this repetition that we should be ...

Psalm 89 is a powerful hymn of praise that reminds us of God's unwavering love and faithfulness to those who trust in Him. Reciting this psalm at work is a way to seek His protection and stability in ...

The breviary, or the liturgical book containing the Liturgy of the Hours, is seen in this illustration photo. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) Another busy day: Zooms, meetings, emails and two Masses. I ...