seeks to delay and hinder answers to prayers. Today, this adversary takes many forms—sin, pride, selfishness, and worldliness—all of which separate us from God and block His response.

The fourth part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church contains the Church’s universal teaching on prayer and the spiritual ...

Prayer truly is a remarkable thing. It is a high privilege that is ours in Christ Jesus. In light of these truths, the question isn’t whether God hears us — He always does. The real question is this: ...

Why would it? God is infinitely complex and can answer our prayers when He wishes to in ways He wishes to. Or He might as well ignore our prayers if we bombard Him with requests every five seconds.

NATHAN: It is used all around the world and ... So they give us answers to questions like these: How does prayer feel? Are you sure that God listens to prayers? Does praying make a difference?