Scores of Catholics and other practicing Christians pray the rosary all year long — and many bestow gifts of rosaries on family and friends for Christmas and other special occasions. What is the ...

Speaking at his general audience April 28, the pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other meditative practices popular in the Western world. He said: “For us Christians, ...

Having attended Catholic school for my entire life, I can remember my eyes drifting around my classrooms during particularly uninteresting lessons. A good portion of the time, my drifting eyes would ...

Do you find yourself distracted by thinking of dinner, work, weather or daydreams while praying the Rosary? You’re not alone. But there are proven ways, effective and popular, to keep distractions at ...

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the papal household, presents Lenten meditations for members of the Roman Curia and Vatican employees in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 26, 2021. “The ...

Editor's note: Many of us find it difficult to meditate and want to do it right. Do you have a meditation practice or insight you'd like to share with other readers? Please send 150 words or less to ...

Let’s face it: We could all use a little help to feel calm right now. The stress of 2020 has led to skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression among Americans this year (no surprise there). While ...

Think of a mantra — a word or phrase you repeat during meditation — as a tool to help release your mind. It can make a lot of difference, especially if you have trouble concentrating or getting in the ...

Most of us know that meditating is a great way to reduce stress. But meditative practice goes beyond taking a chill pill. Meditating is also associated with structural changes in the brain that help ...