The feast of the Epiphany reminds us that the good news is for everyone of every age. Its proclamation can bring great joy or cause terrible consternation, depending on what each person or society ...

I was only an 11-year-old child when I first stumbled upon Viktor E. Frankl’s book, Man's Search for Meaning, although the first edition of the same book in my native language was titled, And Why Didn ...

Creating a "Meaning List" instead of lists of tasks or goals may reveal new insights into what is truly important to you.

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 ...

The celebration of the Fourth of July invites us to reflect on what it means to be an American citizen. Today, such reflection is especially necessary, because the meaning of American citizenship has ...

One word has many meanings in the new Disney Pixar film "Soul," which is both a celebration of African American culture and a reflection on the meaning of life. It features the first black lead ...

Every day, we are surrounded by the natural world. For those of us who live in or around natural environments, this may be obvious. For others, noticing the natural landscapes that surround us may ...