In a previous article, I discussed a study (Bitēna & Mārtinsone, 2021) that examined links between participants’ reports of mystical experiences with a measure of “spiritual intelligence” as well as ...

Crater Lake’s stunning blue waters are just the beginning of what makes this natural wonder so captivating. Beneath the surface – both literally and figuratively – lies a world of mysteries, strange ...

After months of prayer, study and preparation, my husband and I joyfully received the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist at this year’s Easter Vigil. As a newly initiated Catholic, ...

A recent study (Bitēna & Mārtinsone, 2021) argued that mystical experience is a spiritual phenomenon associated with mental health rather than something pathological associated with mental illness ...

Do you feel like you’re undergoing a deep transformation and seeing the world in a different way? During a significant spiritual awakening, it’s common to question your sanity. But don’t worry: many ...

We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices -- and ...

VATICAN CITY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centred in Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia that has been steeped in controversy over whether the Virgin Mary ...