What is the point of prayer if God is all-knowing?

What is the point of prayer if God is all-knowing?

What is the point of prayer if God is all-knowing? Fr. Matt Libra looks back about a man, who during open intentions at mass, would ask God for a decent place to live, a job to support himself and his family, and a summer home with two jet skis.  Should we really ask...
Why do Catholics have so many rituals?

Why do Catholics have so many rituals?

Why do Catholics have so many rituals? Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers states, “The beautiful thing about rituals is that they draw us out of ourselves and connect us more deeply with the lives of others.”  Birthdays are an example.  There’s cake, candles, balloons,...
Why do we always long for more?

Why do we always long for more?

Why do we always long for more? Fr. Dave Guttmann answers this question:  “Because it is never enough.”  But why exactly is it never enough?  Guttmann goes to explain that nothing in this world can completely fill us or satiate our desires.  In fact, instead of...
Why is organized religion necessary?

Why is organized religion necessary?

Br. Andrew Dominic Yang shares with us why organized religion is still necessary in our society. These days, it is pretty common for organized religion to be discussed with negative connotations. It is spoken of as a series of rules or laws that we have to conform to....