Prayer

2022 - 9 - 5

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Obtain for us the “smile of the soul”: Pope's prayer to John Paul I (Aleteia EN)

Pope Francis selected 4 beautiful quotes from his predecessor as he beatified him. In his homily at the beatification of Pope John Paul I in Rome on September 4 ...

“With a smile, Pope John Paul managed to communicate the goodness of the Lord,” Pope Francis said. Let us pray, in his own words: John Paul I thought of himself as dust on which God deigned to write (cf. “If we fail to aim high, if we refuse to take risks, if we content ourselves with a watered-down faith, we are, as Jesus says, like those who want to build a tower but do not estimate the cost; they ‘lay the foundations,’ but then are ‘not able to finish the work’ (v. [General Audience](https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-i/en/audiences/documents/hf_jp-i_aud_06091978.html), 6 September 1978). “An undying love: it never sinks beneath the horizon of our lives; it shines upon us and illumines even our darkest nights.

Biblical prayer for rain in time of drought (Aleteia EN)

The Bible recounts a number of times when the people of Israel were challenged to pray for relief from drought.

They suffered much, but each time God would use the drought to call his people back to prayer. When the heavens are closed so that there is no rain, because they have sinned against you, but they pray toward this place and praise your name, and turn from their sin because you have afflicted them, listen in heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel.2 Chronicles 6:26-27 For example, King Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord and implored God’s mercy upon his people.

Islamic prayer celebrated in immersive theatrical performance (Channel 4 News)

It's an integral part of Islam, and one of the most visible parts of the religion, but the act of prayer has often been misrepresented or vilified.

Prayer App Features Voice Of Nickelodeon Star Kel Mitchell | God ... (GOD TV)

The mobile app of Pray.com aims to educate listeners about Jesus Christ and the Gospel through their Bedtime Bible Stories. On their latest update, the app ...

Get a daily devotional and encouraging 2-3minute video direct to your inbox. Aside from being an actor and TV producer, Kel is also serving as a youth pastor of Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California. “Finding time to unwind, de-stress and just relax in the word of God is such a blessing! The vice president of Content at Pray.com, Max Bard, noted that having Kel on the team is a pleasure. “Kel has a phenomenal voice for bedtime stories. The mobile app of Pray.com aims to educate listeners about Jesus Christ and the Gospel through their Bedtime Bible Stories.

First Lady promotes wellness through sport, leads prayer in Caledonia (The Herald)

THE church must stand firm against rising cases of lawlessness characterised by gender-based violence (GBV), prostitution and drug abuse to foster a respectable ...

She takes her time to assess challenges affecting the people and helps in the search for solutions. “Amai you did well, men were weary of being hit with elbows in the home for failing to buy ‘nice things’ for their wives who did not want to work and help their husbands to look after their children. “As preachers we have come to thank Amai, embrace and celebrate what she is doing in the country to fight poverty. “Also Amai is saying if a woman is empowered, it means the whole nation is empowered. “They now have the powers to elope and stay with men even when they are below the age of consent. Are we preparing these children for this because marriage is not a joke, we need to teach our children good manners. “Men as leaders of homes should have time to teach children and elderly women must do likewise. We want this spirit of prostitution to go because this is causing a lot of challenges in the country – pregnancies, diseases, divorces. We want to be preached on over the taking of drugs and other intoxicating substances and stealing. She added: “There is violence in homes all the time and neighbours question if we spend two days in peace kuti nhasi pasina noise pamba apa kwakanaka here. We need to also touch on our way of life which is now appalling,” she said. “There is a lot that has to be discussed in the home and there is a lot that needs to be discussed in the family.

A Prayer for Law Enforcement - Your Daily Prayer - September 5 (Crosswalk.com)

It is a brave decision to look out for the lives of others and to protect a community. Sacrifice is truly seen in the lives of those who choose to work in law ...

We pray for them to be reminded that You have overcome the world. We pray for peace. We pray for justice. Lead them when to show mercy and when to act justly. You are greater than the enemy, and they do not have to be afraid. Would you lead them to be upright, would you make clear to those in charge anyone who is not living up to the standard of protecting life and the rights of people? Show them how to be united and work as a team against the attacks of the enemy. We pray for the We pray that they would be led by the Spirit in all times and situations. God, would you give great wisdom to the leaders and the decision-makers in hard situations? It is a brave decision to look out for the lives of others and to protect a community. We ask that people who already know you will use this profession as a platform for sharing the gospel to coworkers, criminals, and everyday citizens.