The only way to be loved by God, I once believed, was to avoid sin or do penance. I did not excel at the former, and so I thought I could make up for my imperfection by being the perfect penitent.

Whether you’re in the midst of a physical ailment, emotional struggle, or some other situation that requires healing, these scriptures are a good place to find solace, strength, and hope. We’ve pulled ...

Sunday, Feb. 14, is the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Mass Readings: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45. This Sunday coincides with Valentine’s Day, ...

Catholic author Dawn Eden is a former rock journalist and editor for the New York Post, and a convert from Judaism. Since her conversion, she has written and spoken on the topics of chastity and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many say “yes”: God is compassionate, graceful, loving and merciful; and heals all irrespective of belief. God's love is unconditional. Healing comes from divine energy and divine grace. It is an ...

Lately I have been asked a lot about my thoughts on healing... does it happen today? Who has the power to heal? Are there any other means of healing available? After much prayer and discernment, here ...

In recent decades, divine healing has often been overshadowed by extremes — on one side, excessive sensationalism and theological imbalances, and on the other, skepticism and neglect. As a result, ...