From Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz, actress, producer, "Mother Teresa and Me," Zurich, Switzerland: In a world filled with crises and conflicts, many people are losing their belief that they can ...

The National Day of Prayer is today, May 4, 2023, when the nation’s faithful renew prayer lives, turn to God with heartfelt requests for this country and also give thanks for all we have as Americans, ...

Those who govern or are in positions of authority are called to be humble and serve the good of the people God entrusts to them rather than the interests of their party or themselves, Pope Francis ...

The story is told about a man who questioned God’s wisdom thus: Why did God make a lofty mango tree bear such small fruits, and why did God make a crawling squash vine bear such big fruits? Just as he ...

Readings: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Perhaps this is a provocative assertion, one whose truth you might initially be inclined to deny, though it probably corresponds to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Most race day Sundays for the past 13 years, the Rev. Max Helton has stood at the side of Dale Earnhardt's black No. 3 Chevy and led a prayer. Sunday's Daytona 500 was no exception -- ...

When asked why he seemed to be wasting his time living in a monastery, the exceptional twentieth century Christian monk and writer, Thomas Merton, replied simply, “Because I believe in prayer." Most ...

Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political ...

Dear Rev. Graham: My wife and I just got a divorce, and it really upsets me how she’s trashed me with our children and told them it’s all my fault. I wish she wouldn’t do this, because I love them and ...

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 ...