If you meditate regularly or practice yoga, you’ve probably come across mala beads before. Mala beads, commonly known as a japa mala or simply a mala, are a type of prayer beads. Prayer beads have ...

Growing up in the Disciples of Christ denomination, Jodi Baron was used to what she called "popcorn prayers," which were spontaneous and done within a circle of believers. Traditional intercessory ...

Gloria Renaldo keeps a long strand of brown beads in her pants pocket. Affixed to the bottom of the loop is a cross. This is not a cross she wears, but rather a rosary that she keeps with her to help ...

Part history, part missal and part crafting how-to, this is a treasure trove of faith and spiritual contemplation. Winston, an award-winning religion journalist, occasional PW contributor and avid ...