Within the Christian tradition, there are three principal ways to pray. Each of these ways are umbrellas that cover vast and diverse forms and types of prayer. The first way of prayer is vocal. It’s ...

The One who suffered there was not only her Son, but the most amiable, the most endearing Child who ever lived, the utterly innocent Son of God. Paul Thigpen, author of Daily Meditations on the Mother ...

Discover the power of continuous meditation through Abhirami Bhattar's unwavering focus and devotion to Ambal.

In 1961, weeks after graduating from high school, James Finley rose one morning before dawn and left a note. In defiance of his father, who had refused to allow him to leave, he boarded a bus for the ...

The fasting, penance and silence of Lent naturally pave the way for the proper reception of both sacramental confession and Communion. Francesco Novelli - Amad. Gabrieli, “The Sacrament of Penance” ...

Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution In her penetrating debut, physician Lee uses the Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of mending broken pottery with gold lacquer, ...

In a special three-part series, Sr. Joan Chittister interviews feminist theologian Elizabeth Johnson about her latest book, "Come, Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth" (Orbis, 2024). In ...

Flip through the slideshow for 16 tips to start — and stay with — a consistent meditation routine.

While meditation is well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual ...