Have you ever wondered about the purpose of the Transfiguration? Why does Jesus ascend a mountain to be manifested in his glory, when the very intent of his incarnation has been to live as we do, in ...

An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation is to be read slowly, not because its language is opaque or its concepts esoteric but because its message is disarmingly simple. The ...

Contemplation is one of the greatest deeds performed by the heart; it is the key that opens the door which allows the light of guidance to enter; it is the initial step in the direction of correct ...

James Martin, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and writer who serves as editor-at-large of America. Father Martin’s writing has appeared in Commonweal, U.S. Catholic, The Tablet, The New York Times, The Wall ...

(The Conversation) — Most religions have periods of rest incorporated into their practice. Medical science has affirmed that short periods of contemplation can have benefits for one's physical and ...

The first step in contemplation is to pause. By pausing, we make space to connect with God in the moment. Enter your email address and select any of the newsletters below.

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 ...

Students and staff often spend their lives in cognitive overdrive. Contemplation By Design, one of Stanford Medicine’s Prevention Research Center (SPRC) programs, aims to teach these racing minds how ...

At a particular moment during every tour of Georgetown’s campus, it becomes necessary for the student guide to acknowledge the singular blight in an otherwise idyllic environment. “Lauinger Library ...