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 ...

Mondays come with a mix of emotions – excitement for new possibilities and a lingering dread of the tasks ahead. Sometimes, a little dose of inspiration can set the right tone for the days ahead. That ...

October marks the end of the Discalced Carmelite Order’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa of Ávila. St. Teresa is a doctor of the Church and one of history’s greatest ...

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the year’s graces — what God set in your path, what triumphs you overcame, what friendships you grew, what goals you exceeded, and so ...

On Easter Sunday, when 2 billion Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, many will be reading, reciting and singing the Lord’s Prayer in hundreds of languages in houses of ...

Thanksgiving is almost here and with it comes a bounty of good things like like home-cooked food (or a meal out), a gathering of loved ones and an entire day devoted to giving thanks for life's ...

Prayer is a vital part of Bahá'í spiritual life. Bahá'ís believe that prayer is more than making requests to God; it's more like a conversation with God in contrast to meditation, which is like a ...

Prayer before starting a business is an ancient spiritual practice that has remained relevant for centuries. Christians turned to God for blessings back in the first centuries of the Church's ...