Birds appear in almost every culture as symbols of hope, change, or divine intervention. In many Native American traditions, the eagle is considered a sacred bird that represents a connection to the ...

Hawks and owls are powerful symbols in the sky. But what about other birds? Well, add woodpeckers to the list. Across cultures and spiritual traditions, woodpeckers have been celebrated as powerful ...

Cathars. Albigensians. Heresy. The Inquisition. These words tap into some murky collective memory of a forgotten time of great violence. Until a few years ago, the story of the Cathars had been all ...

Do you want to experience a mature, healthy, dynamic spirituality? Read Ronald Rolheiser, priest, theologian, teacher, author of 16 books and 2,000 columns, and a retreat leader and prolific speaker.

Native American elders send spiritual message of respect to America The wisdom of the ages was harnessed and fashioned into a "Message for America" this week in Duluth. Over 2,000 Native Americans, ...