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 ...

Most of what now passes with us for religion and philosophy will be replaced by poetry. —Matthew Arnold, “The Study of Poetry” Prayers and poems share an uncanny family resemblance. In fact, they look ...

Dismissing prayer is a tragically seamless task for those who have never experienced its powerful ability to sustain – and transform – the heart and soul. But as the “thoughts and prayers” debate ...

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 ...

What do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, and I think it’s just fine to ask God 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 ...

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 ...