Christians don’t need mysticism or quiet emptiness for the illumination that comes through repetition. When you think about the practice of meditation, what image comes to mind? Like many, you may ...

Meditation. For many, this word conjures up images of a person sitting cross-legged, emptying his or her mind and chanting a mysterious word over and over again. That is Eastern meditation that is ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Harriet Tubman was a spy who, even in moments of extreme danger, demonstrated nothing but raw, calm courage. Born into ...

Three years ago, at the beginning of Lent, a Jesuit priest ended a business executive retreat at Barrington’s Bellarmine Hall by challenging participants to pray a new way during that Lenten season.

What do you do when you cannot sleep? When Marlene Warren encountered the issue, she started reciting scripture at bedtime. What started out as a simple relaxing activity to combat insomnia, morphed ...

Bringing together prayer, affirmations, and mindful practices can create a spiritually centered rhythm for daily life. Spanish-language and culturally rooted tools make these approaches more ...