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 ...

There is no doubt that all of us are going through some of the most stressful times of our lives. You also need to know that you are not alone. There are countless examples in the Bible of how God ...

“Prayer,” Pope Francis said, “cultivates flowerbeds of rebirth in places where man’s hatred has only been able to enlarge the desert.” Pope Francis bows his head in prayer during his weekly General ...

The Koran contains this passage, not so different from lessons Americans learn in church and synagogue: "This Koran will give guidance to that which is most upright. It promises the faithful who do ...

“Repentance, prayer, and righteousness avert the evil decree.” I’ve struggled for years with this powerful piece of prayer from the u’netaneh tokef that we recite on Rosh ha-Shanah and Yom Kippur. The ...

As we face the potential of war and missile attacks, 5785 brings unprecedented challenges. Now, more than ever, we turn to God for protection, safety, and strength—not only to shield us from violence ...

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans offered prayers for victims of what he described as a "sign of utter disrespect for human life" perpetrated by a man who drove a pickup truck through crowds ...

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, ...

This article discusses the 'evil eye,' a belief that jealousy or negative thoughts can cause harm. It highlights symptoms like health problems and misfortune and suggests remedies such as protective ...