Spiritual

How to Wash Your Hands with Prayer and Song

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

If you’re tired of singing “Happy Birthday” twice, here are some spiritual solutions.

A butterfly hovering over a girl's shoulder.

Do Deceased Loved Ones Watch Over Us?

By Diana Aydin4 min read

A biblical scholar separates fact from fiction regarding God’s heavenly hosts.

A reliquary containing the relics (physical remains) of Saint Faustina (Faustyna) Kowalska, the Secretary of Divine Mercy, at the church of Saint Elijah.

Sister Faustina Healed Her Leg

By Amy Matturro5 min read

She had never heard of the patron saint of mercy, but when she visited her shrine in Lithuania she was miraculously healed.

An artist’s rendering of St. Elmo’s Fire – the flame that does not burn – on the masts of ships caught in a storm.

6 Times a Mysterious Light Provided Comfort

By Kaylin Kaupish5 min read

Throughout history, people have witnessed awe-inspiring luminosities that made them wonder—were they experiencing glimpses of a heavenly glow? Below are five examples of such lights. Some have scientific explanations, some defy logic, but all have provided spiritual comfort in times of darkness.

The Spiritual Purpose of Loneliness

By Diana Aydin4 min read

What can we learn from the Bible about the concept of being alone?

A portrait of Dr. Laurin Bellg in the hospital.

How a Mysterious Hospital Visitor Led Her to Believe in Near-Death Experiences

By Laurin Bellg, M.D.8 min read

This doctor learned a valuable lesson by seeing a mysterious little girl in the hospital.

A single honey bee flying to a white flower.

The Spiritual Importance of Honeybees

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

Honeybees are an integral part of our natural world. They pollinate the majority of our crops and trees, giving us the food we eat and the air we breathe. But bees also hold a spiritual significance for humanity. They are present in religious life, from the Bible to monasteries. What is it about these tiny insects that connects them to the divine?