There’s an old saying that prayer is talking to God while meditation is listening to God. While it’s an oversimplification, the statement nevertheless conveys a kernel of truth. Meditation and ...

VATICAN CITY — Franciscan Father Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, touched on the biblical meaning of the word "peace" — both as a gift from God and a longing of the human ...

As the world enters another holiday season against the backdrop of a global pandemic, vacationing in distant lands may not be in the cards. We usually seek places that are relaxing, enjoyable, and ...

Mental health has received greater emphasis this lockdown year — isolation, loss of jobs and businesses, the effect on churches and schools and the simple irrationality of the rules can be wearing. It ...

Every obstacle in life serves as a stepping stone toward personal growth and enlightenment. By redirecting our attention from physical possessions to spiritual enlightenment, we find the key to inner ...

Pope Francis in his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday encouraged everyone, especially priests, to remember the moments in their lives when they have experienced God's forgiveness, and the joy and peace ...

The room is small, bright and quiet, with a small table at the center surrounded by floor cushions and chairs. A meditation leader begins to recite the words of John Main, a British Benedictine monk ...

When we laugh, see people laughing, or even watch videos of people laughing, we realize that laughter, like smiles, is infectious. If somebody laughs, it spreads. Not only that, it makes us feel happy ...