These are God’s first words to us in the Book of Genesis, the opening book of the Bible: “Let there be light!” as He gazed upon the darkness and commenced the sacred enterprise of His creation of the ...

Amid a world plagued by violence, corruption, inequality and suffering, the panelists responded to the question: What darkness do you long for God's light to fill in the coming year? Each response ...

The word “light” is frequently encountered in Christian discourse. It usually indicates the illumination that comes from God. It induces us to reflect on the different aspects involved in such ...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus cautions his disciples to “take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them … (Matthew 6:1). We’ll hear that teaching on Feb. 22, Ash ...

During the shortest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I went on retreat at a monastery. Surrounded by darkness and quiet, I prayed about the coming of the light. For most of my life, my ...

It is difficult not to join the chorus of people bemoaning the 4:15 p.m. sunsets we have been experiencing in the Northeast. Even the most hardened New Englanders seem to agree, very few people like ...

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 one weekend, Paul Prather met a series of individuals who reminded him of God’s grace. Russell Monk Getty Images On Friday, I spent 30 minutes or so on the phone getting acquainted with the ...