It is disquieting, the resignation of the pope. “We are in uncharted territory,” said a historian of the church. An old pope is leaving but staying within the walls of the Vatican, and a new one, ...
The major theme of this week’s Readings: Sirach 3:17–18, 20, 28–29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18–19, 22–24 and Luke 14:1, 7–14, is difficult to present to the modern man; it is humility! Sirach tells us ...
This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Today I want to teach you a truth from God’s word that I think will change your life. If you grasp this truth and if you ...
This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Columnist David Brooks mocks what passes for humility these days. He points to a tweet from the president of the European ...
Whatever happened to humility? And why should we care? Humility helps us see the common good. Take masking during the pandemic: all the messaging was, “Wear a mask to protect others.” But do we care ...
Intellectual humility involves recognizing that there are gaps in one’s knowledge and that one’s current beliefs might be incorrect. For instance, someone might think that it is raining, but ...