Most of us want to do good, love better, and stay centered when life gets messy. Jesus figured that out long ago and left behind wisdom that still guides millions of people today. It doesn’t matter if ...

In my house is a painting of one artist’s depiction of Jesus, which I bought years ago on the South Side. I give it extra attention during Holy Week and the celebration of Easter, a special day that ...

There is no other character in history like that of Jesus. As a preacher, as a doer of things, and as a philosopher, no man ever had the sweep and the vision of Jesus. A human analysis of the human ...

There once was a time that believing in the teachings of Christianity was a reasonably simple thing to do. The tenets of the faith were quite clear and unbending. Now in today's world, this has ...

Find today’s readings here. Anyone who has lived in a place that alternates between wet and dry seasons knows the power of returning storms. Everything changes with the rain. Dry ground turns green ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Many Christians and other non-Muslims are surprised to learn that the teachings of Islam include information about Jesus. Zakiyyah Shakoor, a former teacher and an active member ...

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 ...

Over 30,000 people swelled St. Peter’s Square today to take part in the weekly general audience with Pope Benedict, who arrived by helicopter from his Castelgandolfo residence. The Holy Father’s ...

The problem with discussing development and change in church teaching using the language of “conservatives” or “liberals” is not that differences among Catholics do not map broadly onto this template, ...

Was Jesus Christ one who preached intolerance, encouraged war and taught that Christianity was superior to all religions? Or was he, as we have been taught, a forgiving, merciful being who accepted ...