What does joy mean when life contradicts it? In the Christian context, it is a "crucified joy," on that does not deny suffering but rejoices in the triumph of love over death and loss.

You’ve seen it in bookstores – the metallic turquoise spine peeking out from the shelf under “Eastern Religions.” Or, perhaps, another of its more understated editions rendered in muted tones. It is ...

But a quick look through scripture shows that following the sacred story of God’s involvement in our world is not without a ...

Reflecting on today’s readings, I was immediately struck by this line: “We shall say no more, ‘Our god,’ to the work of our hands.” The reading is referring to worshipping carved idols, the kind that ...

Throughout church history — especially in the writings of Gregory of Nyssa, Bernard of Clairvaux, and the early fathers — the Song of Songs has been understood as the map of the soul’s journey into ...

The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history. But why?

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Shannon Bream is one of the most recognizable faces in American journalism. As the anchor of ...

This year’s Eid is not naïve. It does not pretend the world is at peace. It does not ignore the children buried under rubble, the families displaced, the cities reduced to ash ...

Discover 6 simple night rituals that can calm your mind before bed. From washing your feet and practicing gratitude to chanting mantras and reading sacred scriptures, these easy rituals help reduce ...

"The turn toward psychedelic‑assisted healing is a response to what I have witnessed over decades of listening to and loving God’s people." ...

By developing faith tourism, The Bahamas can diversify its tourism product and attract new visitors from major faith markets, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation ...

At 5:30 a.m. mountain war time on July 16, 1945, the world’s first nuclear weapon detonated over a flat, arid stretch of New Mexico desert. The Trinity test, as it was code-named, confirmed that an ...