Short prayers offer peace and reassurance to grieving families, helping them find comfort during difficult times. In moments of profound grief, a brief prayer can bring immense comfort.

Prayer does, in fact, bring comfort to the fearful and anxious. But why are these journalists universally reporting that the whole scope of these prayer services is to bring comfort?

Since January, they have made 300 breast cancer blankets, stitched with some pink yarn in them. “We pray as we are making a blanket and say a closing prayer for healing,” she said.

A candlelight vigil brought roughly 50 people together on the eve of the 2024 general election. First Baptist Church of the City hosted the event on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, with a prayer for the people.

When Elaine Wiatr's friend lost her husband to suicide, she felt words wouldn't be enough.

A prayer quilt ministry at First Baptist Church of North Augusta makes quilts for members at their church and prays over the quilts to provide comfort.

On the 21st anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, faith leaders and others weighed in with thoughts and prayers for the nation. Catholic bishops, a rabbi and more shared comfort and hope.