National Day of Prayer 2024: ‘People need a safe way to be with God’ [Video]

Thursday, May 2, 2024, is the National Day of Prayer — an occasion observed typically on the first Thursday in May in the U.S. 

This year is the 73rd such day of prayer. 

This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World.”

At a time of strife and stress, many believe there is a very strong need for prayer right now.

WHY THE FAITHFUL ARE UNDER ATTACK TODAY AND HOW TO STAY STRONG IN GOD’S LOVE: ‘WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU’ 

Fox News Digital heard from an array of faith leaders and fervent believers in a variety of locations with thoughts about the annual occasion. Here is what 11 individuals shared in their own words. 

‘We can gain strength’

From Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz, actress, producer, “Mother Teresa and Me,” Zurich, Switzerland: In a world filled with crises and conflicts, many people are losing their belief that they can individually make a positive contribution to this world. 

Recently, I had the privilege of portraying Mother Teresa in the humanitarian …