Deepak Chopra on waking up our souls to make the most of the body-soul connection.

Ideas about and experiences of Mary among contemporary Catholics.

Wendy Wright on how Mary in her littleness and humility stands by the poor and the marginalized.

A strong and sturdy plea for Jews to pursue social justice in a world that needs mending.

Jill Jacobs on doing social justice as a spiritual practice.

A combo political thriller and morality play that is thought-provoking and brilliantly performed by some of America's best actors.

Examples from scripture, teaching stories from the religions, and the lives of saints about why the way of joy, humor, and laughter is important for spiritual communities.

James Martin on why Christians need to lighten up about life and ministries.

The meaning of the Jewish New Year's festival with links to articles, symbols, and rituals.

Robert Benson on humility as the basic posture from which we are able to build and to live in community.

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh's answer as to why Buddhists do not approve of the death penalty.

A touching portrait of a courageous young man's journey with cancer and the varied responses of the people around him.

A provocative documentary that sheds light on the reasons why teachers deserve higher salaries so they can flourish in the classroom doing what they love to do best.

A multidimensional film featuring commentaries from writers and filmmakers on how Joseph Campbell's hero's journey finds expression in our lives.

A teaching story about a woman who refuses to deny her helping nature even when it results in pain.

A collections of readings and films that reveal spiritual responses to the death penalty from Sister Helen Prejean, Thich Nhat Hanh, John Dear, and others.

Niles Elliott Goldstein on the role of a learning partner in the training of a spiritual warrior.

A New York Times editorial on the death penalty as grotesque and immoral which should be repealed.

On discernment as a gift that we can nourish through our attentiveness in prayer.

A drama about the clash of faith between a zealous Christian fundamentalist and a non-believer with a zest for life.