WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: University of California, Santa Cruz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Dr. Natalie Batalha talks about advances in the study of exoplanets made possible by the ...

Columbus’ mixed legacy and Dwight Eisenhower’s discomfort with fame offer lessons in resilience, perseverance and humility.

St. Augustine wrote that there were two kinds of love in the world: amor sui ad contemptum Dei et amor Dei ad contemptum sui — “love of self to the contempt of God and love of God to the contempt of ...

Mohandas Gandhi in Folkestone, England, in 1931. Author Costica Bradatan writes that Gandhi worked hard to polish his humble persona. (AP) At the start of his latest book, “In Praise of Failure: Four ...

It is just about time for my yearly lesson in humility, and I am beginning to get nervous. Each academic year, at some point, I am forced to confront either my own humanity, or that of one of my ...

There are occasions when people of different faiths can and should learn from one another. Pope Francis was a religious leader who dedicated his life to Christ and taught the world valuable life ...

In the divine world, even gods carry pride and power. But what happens when someone’s strength is pure and fearless? हनुमान जी, the ultimate embodiment of devotion and courage, showed that true power ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Listen 0:00 A few years ago, I took a ...

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

Sunday, Dec. 25, is the Nativity of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 or Matthew 1:18-25. The Newborn Christ is not found where ...

Quote of the Day by Lionel Messi: Once a young boy in Rosario with aspirations, Lionel Messi has transformed into a worldwide football legend, inspiring countless fans across generations. His ...