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Lent is a time of self-reflection and deep prayer. You're probably readying your soul for this reflective season and making vows and resolutions. But are you preparing your body, which is Christ's temple, as well?
Lent is only a few days away.
The love hormone oxytocin has been so named because it has been linked to social bonding, motherly love, and increased empathy, but now there’s evidence it has even farther-reaching effects. Researchers have shown that oxytocin can enhance the sense of spirituality in men.
When it comes to Christianity and veganism, there can be no doubt, a strong tie.
Some will say, the diet in the Garden of Eden was that of raw veganism, even fruitariaism: "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth,
Water – more specifically buckets of ice cold water – has been making quite a splash across the internet these past few days in the form of a charity movement referred to as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. This splash, which could be more accurately described as a viral tidal wave, has caused such a storm that members of social media websites have been divided into two distinct and very opposite groups:
Group 1: Members who have voluntarily video recorded themselves dumping a bucket of ice cold water over their head, posted it to their Facebook, and who have subsequently nominated
New research shows that religion may actually instead be associated with a build up of resistance to mental illness.
A new study has confirmed that prayer helps people resist temptation by maintaining control over their emotions.
“I went through a tunnel. I saw a very bright light. My deceased father was there. My father stated he forgave me. My father passed away when I was sixteen from lung cancer.
Spirituality means something different to everyone, but in cancer care, being spiritual can have a
Mother Teresa is often held up as an icon of altruism, selflessness, and caring for the sick and oppressed.
New York, NY - How you can change your life is the message behind an interview Dr. Oz had with his guest Oprah Winfrey in a recent episode of the Dr. Oz Show.
Attendance in this nation at religious services has been declining – sometimes steeply – since the 1970’s.
Religious and spiritual issues are of particular concern to patients and their families during a time of illness.
Patients with severe heart trouble often feel sad or depressed the stress from these emotions, if left unmanaged, can lead to high blood pressure, arterial damage, irregular heart rhythms and a wea
The news is out and has been circulating around the world: a British young man died recently during a marathon Xbox session of the (now) ironically titled game “Halo.” The cause of his death was d
A fascinating and first-of-its-kind study sponsored by Baylor University looks at how mental illness of a family member influences an individual's relationship with the church.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian's death today is certain to rekindle, at least fleetingly, the debate about the topic of euthanasia. Kevorkian, nicknamed “Dr.
Medical professionals say there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but a French nun, Sister Marie-Simon-Pierre, has been deemed cured because of intercession by Pope John Paul II.
During a crisis or troubled times, it is natural for people to get angry and even turn that anger toward God.
During hard times, sometimes the best way to get through it is to pray. Now a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has looked at how prayer can provide comfort from emotional pain.
Researchers have often linked spirituality and religion with a general happiness and life satisfaction, but a recent study suggests that it may not be the belief in God that actually promotes well-
In a popular 1994 essay “Why Strict Churches are Strong”, economist Laurence Iannaccone asserted that people choose strict religions because of the quantifiable benefits that occur both in this lif
If you want to reduce your stress level and feel less upset, perhaps you should think about God.
Many alternative therapies emphasize healing from a holistic perspective, meaning a combination of mind, body and spirituality.
Despite much controversy and a pending lawsuit, the federally-recognized “National Day of Prayer” is being held today – a tradition that dates back to 1952.
This year, Passover begins tonight at sundown and ends at nightfall on Monday, April 5th.
March is Spiritual Wellness Month, a time of awareness of the values and beliefs that provide purpose in our lives.
Today, Tiger Woods gave a statement regarding his recent behavior of infidelity to his wife.
A new study conducted among pediatricians and pediatric oncologists shows that families and patients, not physicians, most often raise the issue of prayer in situations involving serious illness.
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