This Thursday is the 2025 National Day of Prayer, a tradition as old as the U.S. itself. Here's what to know about the day and how it's observed.

This Thursday is the 2025 National Day of Prayer, a tradition as old as the U.S. itself. Here's what to know about the day and how it's observed.

The theme for the event came from Romans 15:13, which says, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ...

The 2018 theme for Taizé is “That All May be One.” The monthly Taizé service is free to attend. The hour-long service includes prayer, music, a time for silence, and spoken and silent prayers.

The 2010 theme, “You Are Witness of These Things,” comes from Luke’s Gospel, chapter 24 verse 48. Each prayer service will integrate the theme along with Luke’s entire chapter 24.