These scriptures encourage Christians to rely on prayer as a major way to reach God. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) ...

(RNS) — With Christmas season over, Christians move into what the church refers to as “Ordinary Time.” This is the time outside of Christmas season, Lent and Easter season. “Ordinary” in English means ...