Today we consider the second part of Jesus second instruction about prayer in Luke 18. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector reminds us that God hears the prayers of some surprising ...

The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...

A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or ...

A teacher, Imam, and epitome of piety who taught hundreds and led prayers for decades, leaving a legacy of humility, ...

Speaking at his fifth National Prayer Breakfast since taking office, President Obama said Thursday morning that the annual gatherings are always "wonderful." But he worries, Obama told the lawmakers ...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Army community gathered at the Nehelani for the annual U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii National Prayer Breakfast, March 25. During the opening remarks, Gen. Vincent K.

President Obama delivered remarks at his fifth National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning, and in a studiously neutral speech, drew laughs of recognition from the crowd when he pointed out the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Reporting from Washington — President Obama called Thursday for religious humility and dogged protection of the separation between church and state, as he condemned “fierce certainty” that can lead to ...

The gospel reading today contains a very valuable piece of advice from Jesus Christ. “Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted” (Luke 14:11). History ...