The tragic declaration in 1 Samuel 4:22 — “The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured” — resonates like a prophetic alarm across generations. The ark, a symbol of God’s ...

Advent reflections from four women doctors of the church, Thérèse of Lisieux, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila and ...

If you’ve ever stepped into a Planetshakers service, you’ve probably felt it instantly—the electric expectancy in the room, the sound of voices rising together, the sense that something bigger than ...

How the work of ministry relies on our participation in Christ. As we pass the anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns and more churches begin to physically regather, it has been sobering to reflect on this ...

It became common in the years following the Second Vatican Council to move tabernacles from the high altars of church sanctuaries. This was perceived by many as a way to transform a building from ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Walter Wangerin, a widely recognized writer on the issues of faith and spirituality, wrote: “The difference between shallow happiness and a deep, sustaining joy is sorrow. Happiness lives where sorrow ...

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton (Broadleaf Books) by Sophfronia Scott. Over the course of a wet and chilly weekend in ...

BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK – The escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian territories often brings focus on the tensions between Judaism and Islam, the two majority religions in the region.