When the slave trade came to Brazil in the 16th century, African religious beliefs and rituals survived the long and treacherous journey along with it. Over the centuries, such beliefs would come to ...

Prayer for protection from evil spirits has a long history. In the Orthodox tradition, prayers aimed at getting rid of evil have been known since early times. They have become part of rituals ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- A small group gathered Tuesday to pray for Green Bay's police officers. Police Chief Andrew Smith and other officers joined Saint Mark Ministries Staff Minister Michael Henning in ...

Prayer for the family is a sincere, deep appeal to God asking for protection, peace and happiness of relatives and friends. It helps to strengthen spiritual bonds, support in difficult moments and ...

Catholic parishes in the Philadelphia region join the Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life with Masses, holy hours, and gatherings in solidarity.

Catholics in Poland launched a week of prayer for the protection of life on the feast of St. Joseph. The week-long pro-life initiative, starting on March 19, is supported by Catholic bishops in ...

An Israeli rabbi has composed a prayer to help devout Jews overcome guilt after visiting porn sites while browsing the Internet. The prayer by Shlomo Eliahu, chief rabbi in the northern town of Safed, ...