The Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican Gardens is seen in this file photo from February 2013 when it was undergoing remodeling to serve as the residence of retired Pope Benedict XVI. (CNS ...

Modern life bombards us with constant stimulation, endless notifications, and perpetual noise. When one individual decided to embrace monastic living for seven consecutive days, he discovered profound ...

Join the Agape Community of Hardwick, Massachusetts for a conversation around vibrant and prophetic contemporary approaches to Gospel living. Suzanne Belote Shanley and Brayton Shanley, who co-founded ...

Sr. Maria Elena Romero compares the work of contemplative life in this historic Synod of Bishops to that of the soldiers who guard for attacks in the rear of a mass of soldiers during battle. "There ...

The Presentation Prayer Center will offer the five-part series Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton beginning Wednesday. Described as a tool for spiritual development, participants are invited to ...

SAXTONS RIVER -- As a part of the Christ’s Church Service on Aug. 4, the Missions Committee had Joy Mahaffy, head of the Learning Center for Children being held in Christ’s Church, talk about what ...

Doctors, professors and monks from around the world shared ways that contemplative practices, such as behaviors like looking inward and taking pauses in one’s day, could help combat the climate crisis ...