Sunday, Feb. 8, is the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16. In the Gospel, the Lord describes metaphorically ...

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 ...

My musician friend Ken Bernstein told this story about a heartfelt holiday party discussion. One by one, people shared their aspirations for the coming year, and a theme emerged: “Let the light shine ...