While there is no proven scientific benefit to intercessory prayer, there is a benefit in supporting people who desire to engage in this practice.

The Powerful St. Michael Prayer Should Not Incite Controversy, but Calls to Intercession There are plenty of reasons for invoking the help of the most powerful archangel in today’s battles ...

The rabbis also emphasized the paramount importance of Torah study, urging yeshiva students “to strengthen themselves in Torah learning, day and night without interruption — for it is Torah ...