When Miriam was stricken with leprosy, Moses beseeched God to heal his sister, saying a remarkably brief prayer: “Please God, please heal her” (Num. 12:13). The Talmud (Berachot 34a) took note of the ...

Mondays come with a mix of emotions – excitement for new possibilities and a lingering dread of the tasks ahead. Sometimes, a little dose of inspiration can set the right tone for the days ahead. That ...

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 ...

In today's Gospel, the prayer of the publican is shown drawing God’s mercy to him. This prayer consisted of the following words: God be merciful to me a sinner (Lk. 18:13). It is worthy of our ...

October marks the end of the Discalced Carmelite Order’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa of Ávila. St. Teresa is a doctor of the Church and one of history’s greatest ...