Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the Transfiguration? Why does Jesus ascend a mountain to be manifested in his glory, when the very intent of his incarnation has been to live as we do, in ...

Contemplation is one of the greatest deeds performed by the heart; it is the key that opens the door which allows the light of guidance to enter; it is the initial step in the direction of correct ...

A flame burns fiercely beside the National Treasure Gilt-bronze Pensive Bodhisattva, which wears a faint smile. The painting, ...

Contemplation is so vital to the Christian way of life, however, that we have to try to explain it in some way. And so, in this effort to give some expression to contemplation, even the Catechism of ...

James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and writer who serves as editor-at-large of America. Father Martin’s writing has appeared in Commonweal, U.S. Catholic, The Tablet, The New York Times, The Wall ...

Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world. But this upheaval can also trigger ...

Doctors, professors and monks from around the world shared ways that contemplative practices, such as behaviors like looking inward and taking pauses in one’s day, could help combat the climate crisis ...

Discover the profound importance of contemplation in understanding the Quran and the Sunnah. This article emphasizes the significance of reflecting on divine messages, human existence, and the ...

It has been days since I last cleaned the house, perhaps weeks. Dust sits thick on the bookcases. Clutter is strewn about the floor. Life has gotten busy, too busy for my old routine of cleaning on a ...