On the first day of talks today at the Synod of Bishops on the Bible, which opened here Oct. 5, one theme seems to be emerging: the desire for a deeply spiritual way of reading Scripture, one that ...

In the midst of a busy Holy Week, I had a few minutes after our diocesan Chrism Mass to talk with actress and producer Roma Downey about her upcoming NBC series, “A.D. The Bible Continues.” Downey, ...

This is part one of a three-part series: 1) The benefits of meditation 2) Instruction and tips in how to meditate and 3) Meditation in daily life. I’m starting with the benefits because motivation is ...

While reading the Bible may be associated with Protestantism in the minds of some, love of Scripture is at the core of the Catholic Church, said the apostolic nuncio to the United States. "The love ...

% of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who meditate… Share Save Image Sample sizes and margins of error vary from ...

Editor’s Note: Laura Bernardini is director of coverage in CNN’s Washington, D.C. bureau. The views expressed in this column belong to Bernardini. But this Catholic hadn’t read it – at least, not from ...

Frequency of meditation among adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God but should not be taken literally by religious group % of adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God ...