Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2653 How to Allow God to Speak with You and Guide Your Life Daily Through Prayer using Scripture ... It is through the Bible that we meet the Person of Jesus ...

Jesus taught His disciples how to pray in Luke Chapter 11 and told them not to hesitate to ask for spiritual gifts. However, in the verses from Luke Chapter 9 we see that Jesus rebuked James and John ...

Jesus said that prayer should be a private time between God and the worshipper. Jesus does not mean that it is wrong to pray with others, but the prayers should be sincere and for the right motives.

Editor's Note: Congressman Chris Smith, R-NJ addressed the 20th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Please find the full transcript of his remarks below. Thank you very ...