A Beginner’s Guide to Catholic Pessimism
The pessimist sees clearly what’s broken — but only the hopeful understand how it’s redeemed.
Results from Tag: 'humility'
What Are We Arguing About on the Way?
The question of our exaggerated sense of self-importance is central to today’s Gospel.
All Good Giving, and Every Perfect Gift, Is From Above
‘Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers: all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.’ (James 1:16-17)
‘If I Have Washed Your Feet, You Ought to Wash One Another’s Feet’
When we see persons as persons, and things as things, we will have treasure in Heaven
Jesus Christ Died to Turn Proud Slaves Into Humble Heirs of God
‘Homosexual persons are called to chastity. By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.’ (CCC 2359)
Pope Francis: Humility ‘is the Source of Peace in the World and in the Church’
The Pope said the first beatitude serves as a foundation for the others.
Saint of the Servants: The Humble Heroism of St. Zita
St. Zita’s devout life exemplifies how our daily duties can be a path to heavenly glory.
Pope Francis: ‘Of All Vices, Pride Is the Great Queen’
Pope Francis related the vice of pride to that of vainglory, the topic of last week’s general audience, and emphasized that ‘salvation comes through humility.’
St. Elizabeth of Portugal, Great Queen and Humble Peacemaker, Pray For Us!
Elizabeth’s life is a gentle rebuke to our fractious age of outrage
