COMMENTARY: A personal relationship with God grows not by checking boxes, but by engaging the heart in prayer and trust.

Editor’s note: “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” is a new podcast from America Media that focuses on how people experience God in their prayer and their daily lives. Launched on June ...

One of the more popular verses about blessings in the New Testament is John 10:10. We notice Christ is speaking, “The thief does not come except to steal, to kill, and to destroy. But, I have come ...

Whenever a soul knows it’s loved, it wants to stay and flourish in the love that’s given. When we talk about prayer, we’re talking about being in the presence of the God who loves us. The soul, ...

God is an unquestionable being, compassionate, merciful and loving. He does not compromise when there is need to exercise His authority and power on any matter or anybody. He makes people to know that ...

Maintaining spiritual vigilance and avoiding complacency in faith is crucial. The Bible identifies specific sins that God does not tolerate, emphasizing the importance of holiness. Genuine redemption ...