"Thus says the Lord: ‘Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed’" (Isaiah 56:1). This verse comes from 56th chapter of the Book of ...

What keeps you going? What things can’t you live without? Beyond our physical needs, what do we really need to live a full and rewarding life that God has planned for us? Whatever we have of ...

The strength of your hope is a vital part of your faith walk. It’s the fuel that keeps you going. It’s the anchor that holds you steady in the storms. It’s the very core of your faith. As Hebrews 11 ...

There is a desperate need for hope in the world. Christianity stands as a light in the darkness. The Church offers the light of hope in a dark world. Optimism is defined as “hopefulness and confidence ...

According to scripture from Mark 8:34, “When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, ...

We can find many examples of saints and biblical figures who embody hope, but none as much as the Blessed Virgin Mary. As we celebrate her birthday, we can learn valuable lessons from her life and ...

When was the last time tears streamed down your face, your heart ached, and your thoughts were too jumbled to think clearly? When did you know beyond a doubt that this time, for sure, your situation ...

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 ...

Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor. "We must never ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica's to end the 2025 ordinary Jubilee year at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV closed the door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2026, just days into the new year. The act formally brought the Vatican’s Holy Year 2025 – designated as “Pilgrims of Hope” – to an end.