Prayer is a mystery. Perhaps because, whatever else it may be, prayer is communion with the living God who is, above all else, a mystery. Sadly, one great mystery of prayer is the impoverished ...

As heartbreaking details continue to emerge from the tragic Parkland, Fla. school shooting, we may feel determined to do something, anything. Maybe it’s donating money to those affected, donating ...

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Today we will talk about the form of prayer called meditation. For a Christian, to “meditate” is to seek meaning: it implies placing oneself before the immense ...

I knew that Rowan Williams, once the Archbishop of Canterbury, knew a lot about Eastern Christian practice, but I did not know that he begins his day with the Jesus Prayer. More: Readers of Salinger’s ...

Just because your body is tired, doesn't mean your brain is ready for bed. If your mind is still racing hours after your head hits the pillow, a nighttime meditation might be the answer. According to ...

On the top floor of SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York, a group of students at the Jewish day school gather for morning prayers. After the recitation of the first blessings, they sit quietly for five ...

Carol Kochon prayed during her husband’s 42-day hospitalization for Covid-19. Susceptible to lung infections, Rob Kochon had been feeling sick and developing shortness of breath for about four days ...

For many adults, factors like stress can lead to sleeping difficulty. Meditation, like a body scan, may help improve sleep. Here are three ways to practice. If you have trouble falling asleep at night ...

Incorporating meditation into your nightly routine can not only help you relax, but also improve the overall quality of your ...

While there are a number of treatments available for insomnia, some people may also want to try meditation as a treatment ...

Sleep meditation apps can help people who have insomnia or difficulty falling asleep. Most apps feature guided meditations that use the spoken word to guide a person through a relaxing exercise. Apps ...