MASSILLON − The Book of Genesis includes the story of Abraham and Sarah, a childless, elderly couple who were promised by God that they would have a son. The very idea made Sarah laugh. Then arrived ...

Quick: Name your favorite Catholic comedian or humorist. Can't think of one? There's a reason for that. Religious humor can be tricky. Either it's saccharine and not that funny, or it's hilarious but ...

The idea of religion can often seem serious like fire and brimstone, but it isn’t always a straight-face matter. Religion, and Christianity specifically, is full of joyful moments of laughter and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

*Jamie Foxx is back on the road, and this time he’s bringing the church with him—literally. On June 2, 2025, Foxx announced he’s searching for gospel choirs in every city to join his upcoming tour.

Online, millennial Christians embrace the absurd. In real life, Matthew Pierce is a normal adult. He has a wife, three daughters, and a boring job. He lives in Alabama, where he grew up, and he’s ...

Joy has a distinguished heritage in the Christian spiritual tradition. It is easy for most Christians to imagine someone like St. Francis of Assisi smiling. More recently, Pope John Paul II and ...