whose origin is from of old, from ancient times (Mic 5:1). God chooses to be born in an insignificant place, a village, because God does not come among us to loom large as a person or a presence. No, ...

The Catholic faith draws on the word of God. We know God and his truth not in the light of our own reason — created, finite and limited — but in the light of his Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3). He ...

The small marble table from a Roman-era home was adorned with carved acanthus leaves and the body of Dionysus. When I saw it in the archaeological museum of Thessaloniki, Greece, I broke down crying, ...

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 ...

Recently, I heard a very good sermon entitled, “Bringing Back the Ark.” This was referring to the Ark of the Covenant that represented the Presence of God in the midst of the Nation of Israel in the ...

Find today’s readings here. Jesus experienced a mysterious presence throughout his life. He gave this presence many names, but the most common term he used for it was “the Father.” Later Christian ...

Sunday, June 16, is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Mass readings: Proverbs 8:22-31; Psalm 8:4-9; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15. While no mystery surpasses that of the nature of the Most Holy ...

Walter Wangerin, a widely recognized writer on the issues of faith and spirituality, wrote: “The difference between shallow happiness and a deep, sustaining joy is sorrow. Happiness lives where sorrow ...

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 ...

It’s easy for people to think theology doesn’t matter too much for everyday life. But I urge them to reconsider. I’d like to demonstrate, in light of the current redistricting efforts in Texas, how ...