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 ...

American capitalism makes it difficult for workers to enjoy the self-emptying ecstasy and profound relaxation characteristic of a deep spiritual life. Such sentiments were at least partially ...

Contemplative prayer has always been an important part of my life. Climate activism is rather new to me. The experience that drew me in was not a storm or a heat wave, but a demonstration a few years ...

(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 ...

It has been days since I last cleaned the house, perhaps weeks. Dust sits thick on the bookcases. Clutter is strewn about the floor. Life has gotten busy, too busy for my old routine of cleaning on a ...

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 ...