Tag: Prayer

The religious leaders made the call at the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity observance on January 18

The theme of this year's observance highlights "Jesus' request that we abide in His love so that we might bear much fruit"

Pope Francis said it is “particularly necessary” for everyone “to devote more time to worship” especially during trying times

ope Francis asks that we open ourselves to each other and unite, as human beings and as brothers and sisters

“The most important thing is to imbue our service with a spirit of prayer, then our service becomes fruitful.” - Archbishop Brown

At times it seems that everything collapses, that life lived so far has been in vain, pope says

We now take inspiration from the words of Isaiah, which the Christ adopted in his proclamation of the coming of the kingdom of God

The prayer may be recited by the faithful in their homes or during a visit to the cemetery

Pope Francis reminded the faithful to persist in prayer “despite feeling sluggish” as “Jesus prays with us”

Many of the faithful, all wearing masks, took the opportunity to pray for those affected by COVID-19