We shall never learn to know ourselves except by endeavoring to know God; for, beholding His greatness, we realize our own littleness; His purity shows us our foulness; and by meditating upon His humility we find how very far we are from being humble.”
St. Teresa of Avila
For Reflection:
According to St. Teresa of Avila, why is meditating on the attributes of God an appropriate way to begin to cultivate the virtue of humility? Where do you most see yourself in the reflection above?
MG writes: “I was listening to your program today on Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati OH. I heard you discussing new age. My 12 yo son wants a necklace called a phiten. Many of the sports players wear them. Are they new age or just a fad?”
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expected to announce today its decision to require all health insurance plans to cover birth control and sterilization for women, with little more than what are some are calling a toothless exemption for religious institutions.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Thousands of youth who descend upon Madrid for World Youth Day later this month will have a new iPhone app, named after Blessed John Paul II, to help them keep up with events and fuel their devotions.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
The day after the president and congressional leaders announced that they had reached a deal on raising the nation’s debt limit before tomorrow’s deadline, the real test will take place – can it pass through both Houses of Congress?
Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.
St. Augustine
For Reflection:
Consider St. Augustine’s statement about humility. Why do you think humility is the foundation of all the other virtues? Why is the appearance of any other virtue merely pretense if humility is lacking?
