Babes Tan-Magkalas

How to Pray Article Series: Frequently Asked Questions About the Rosary, Novenas, and Fasting

In learning how to pray, we come across popular topics such as the rosary, novenas, and fasting. There are numerous questions about these three topics, and below are some of the frequently asked questions and their answers. In praying the rosary, when going to the next set of mysteries, do you have to repeat the 3 Hail Marys and 1 Our Father? No, you... (posted by Babes 2 years 127 days ago.)

How to Pray Article Series: What should you do when God seem silent?

We have already discussed in another article the different reasons why God seems silent sometimes. Let us now discuss what you should do when God seem silent. First and foremost is to hold on to your faith. Trust that God has a purpose for His silence and know that something wonderful will eventually result if you hold onto your faith through a time of silence. Remember God's... (posted by Babes 2 years 127 days ago.)

How to Pray Article Series: Why Does God Seem To Be Silent At Times?

One of the questions of people who want to learn how to pray is: why does God seem to be silent at times. Most of us have experienced what seemingly appears to be God's silence. We pray, but our prayers seem to bounce back unheard. We want to hear from God, but it looks like He's giving us the silent treatment. So we wonder where God is or even if He's there at all. So... (posted by Babes 2 years 127 days ago.)

How to Pray Article Series: What are the Benefits of Praying with Other People?

Many people have a lot of questions about how to pray, and one of the commonly asked questions is about praying with other people. Another part of this article series already discussed the effectiveness and importance of praying with other people. Now, let us discuss the benefits of praying with other people. 1. It provides us with the support and encouragement we need in... (posted by Babes 2 years 127 days ago.)

How to Pray Article Series: Effectiveness of Praying with Others

One of the frequently asked questions about how to pray is about the effectiveness of praying with others. Whenever people ask me if praying with other people is effective, I remember some verses in the Book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 4, verses 9-11. It states: " Two are better than one for they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to... (posted by Babes 2 years 127 days ago.)

How to Pray Article Series: Should I Pray To Saints?

A lot of people have numerous questions about prayer and how to pray effectively. One of the frequently asked questions about prayer is if we should pray to saints. Some people practice praying to saints while some are against it because for them it is idolatry. Should we pray to saints? Praying to saints is an act of asking our departed brothers and sisters who are in heaven for their... (posted by Babes 2 years 130 days ago.)