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The rewards of such rest are not fleeting. They carry into the days ahead: clarity of thought, strength of heart, steadiness of spirit. The sabbath principle is a gift that keeps us balanced, ...

The Jewish tradition of debate is at the center of a new chamber opera about two scholars clashing over a Yiddish dictionary in the aftermath of World War II. By Rob Tannenbaum Arguments, on topics ...

Each week, we’ll be covering how faith shapes our politics, culture and society — and how it’s appearing in new forms. By Lauren Jackson I am an editor for The Morning and the host of Believing. Sign ...

For many, profound spiritual experiences occur during communication with the departed, meditation, near-death experiences, out-of-body encounters, prayer, spiritual practice, spontaneous crying, ...

A recent Pew Research Center survey shows that about seven-in-ten Americans identify with a religion. Seven-in-ten Americans also believe in an afterlife. And about half of Americans say that parts of ...

I applaud Amy Horowitz’ sensitivity and attention (‘Mystical cures for the sick, mad?’ Nov. 5, pg. 3) to a subject frequently overlooked the process of suffering and of dying. That 70 of 125 American ...

A person prays during a Mass at the Brazil's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida Oct. 12, 2021. As dioceses and shrines are questioning how best to limit the use of artwork created by Slovenian Father ...

What are nonnegotiables? Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares a powerful tool for living authentically, setting boundaries and pursuing a life around your values. One of the biggest shifts to come ...