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, ...

With the warm summer, I have spent more time outdoors. My dog enjoys every chance to swim and explore the different smells. Being outside has helped me appreciate the beauty and goodness of the world ...

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 ...

Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton (Broadleaf Books) by Sophfronia Scott. Over the course of a wet and chilly weekend in ...

The prayer of the Christian is a communal affair. It involves the entire People of God, both in heaven and on earth. And so, no Christian ever prays alone. From the perspective of eternity, the ...

Prophet Eric O. Parsley, Pastor of the Living Foundation Baptist Church, has urged Christians to seek God’s presence in 2026. He said what would differentiate believers from others was God’s presence ...