Many of us have heard the term "Dark Night of the Soul" and wondered at its meaning. It might bring to mind a time that you or another struggled with making good choices over poor choices. Maybe it ...

At first glance, a dark night sky seems completely normal. But in a universe filled with countless stars and galaxies, the sky should theoretically glow brightly in every direction. This contradiction ...

The phrase, “the dark night of the soul,” has been around for over 500 years. It represents a deep season of suffering and confusion when we feel abandoned by God, but the ultimate purpose of the ...

This process is challenging and uncomfortable, but only by fully embracing all aspects of ourselves will we find inner peace and acceptance. My deep dive into what is typically considered something to ...

you wake in my heart, where in secret you dwell alone; and in your sweet breathing, filled with good and glory, how tenderly you swell my heart with love. John of the Cross, The Living Flame of Love ...

Among the most famous friendships in the history of Chris­tianity is the one between Teresa of Ávila and her fellow Car­melite, Juan, later known as San Juan de la Cruz (or most commonly in English, ...

As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to improving your mental health. A panorama of dark skies over the desert ...

The technicolor Florida sunset had faded into darkness, and my extended family, assembled from two continents and three countries, gathered on the beach at Longboat Key to look at the stars. We were ...