How do we listen to God when we seek guidance? I believe we become quiet. The Bible guides us: “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10). Then, with an open mind, we receive His thoughts, ...

Sunday, Jan. 14, is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1:35-42 The first reading speaks to us of ...

Getting ready for big events or new seasons of life can be difficult. Most of us plan, spend more money than intended and, if you are like me, run around looking busy but accomplishing little. This ...

If Christians are to speak about God, then they must dedicate time each day and week to listening to God’s word in prayer and ...

On Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, I attended Latin mass at St. Mary’s. Because it is winter, it’s dark outside and because the chapel of St. Mary’s is very old, the lighting is dim, which only adds ...

Sunday, June 10, is the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Mass Readings: Genesis 3:9-15; Psalm 130: 1-8; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35. The first reading today picks up the Genesis ...

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 ...

Have you ever had the experience of being in a conversation and every time you wanted to contribute something to the conversation, the other person just kept talking, not allowing you to participate?

Many people who are not familiar with having a personal relationship with God, do not understand the fundamentals of prayer. Praying has more to do with listening to God and knowing Him than pleading ...

The Holy Spirit whispered to me from His Word throughout my cancer journey. I do not know how I could have possibly managed all that was involved following the diagnosis without His gentle whispers of ...

Pope Francis leads an audience with members of the secular institute of the Missionary Oblate Cooperators of the Immaculate Conception at the Vatican Nov. 20, 2021. (Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media.) ...