Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Some people skip meals to lose weight. Others fast as part of a detox. Still others do it just because they feel like they’re too busy to stop and eat. But for Christians, there’s the practice of ...

EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Pope Francis has encouraged all faithful Christians to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East on Friday, October 27, as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week — and in an Oct. 24 ...

“Today’s society does not pray. That is why it is falling apart.” So observed the beloved Italian saint and mystic Padre Pio. The organizers of a grassroots prayer movement agree — and they are ...

It's the second time in two weeks that he's called for a worldwide fast in response to coronavirus. The invitation quickly took off on social media, with many people sharing it on their personal ...

In a revival of an historic custom of the Church, Bishop Douglas Lucia of Syracuse has invited Catholics of his diocese to participate in the Ember Days, traditional days of fasting and prayer, for ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the number of people infected with COVID-19 continues to rise, Governor John Bel Edwards is asking the community to participate in three days of fasting and prayer. “I ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Millions of Muslims around the world are taking part in the sacred month of fasting and prayer amid turmoil in the Middle East. At 8:45 pm sharp Monday, praying began at ...

Remember the Jena Six? Some 15,000 to 20,000 protesters went to Jena, La., in 2006 to demonstrate against injustice. After all the speeches, threats, marches and church rallies, the people went home ...