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 ...

Today is National Day of Prayer 2025 in the United States, an annual tradition when Americans of various faiths and backgrounds come together to pray for the nation. Here's what to know about the day.

It’s Easter, which means hallowed, sometimes sanctimonious talk of religion and prayer, a mixture that can obscure what prayer really is. Making sure to tell others — often via social media — that one ...

Tom Griffin is the chair of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of a print and online Catholic magazine called The Empty Tomb ...

If someone we love is sick, or we are suffering seemingly inescapable stress and struggle, it helps to have a clear mind. However, gaining a clear mind in the center of pain and struggle can be a ...

Why scientists struggle to put this spiritual practice under the microscope. Praying can be easy. A prayer can be a thought, a word, a heavenward plea from someone in need, a few lines said ...

Thursday, May 2 marks the annual National Day of Prayer. The theme is “Lift Up the Word - Light Up the World.” According to the National Day of Prayer’s official website, hotelier Conrad Hilton and ...

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I have always been partial to flying. On Christmas of my kindergarten year, I received a Superman costume. I had eyed it for months in the Sears ...