The gospel reading on the Presentation is really about humility. The word humility comes from the Latin ‘humous’, which means dirt or soil. The humble are down to earth; they don’t walk high and mighty. But another English word that is derived from ‘humous’ is humour. Now what’s ...
He was indeed preferred through humility, but was indeed made reprobate through pride, as the Lord bears witness when he says: ‘Was it not when you were little in your own eyes that I set you as head of the tribes of Israel?’ And a little further below: ‘Now in a marvelous ...
For years after he was left to be a mere parish priest of Olkusz, showing great humility and charity despite the sure temptation to sorrow at his demotion. He abstained from food and meat particularly and took no luxury. Eventually he was allowed to return to Kraków, where he again ...
In Volume 6, page 123 of his work “Castes And Southern India“, Edgar Thurston quotes what Philippus Baldaeus, a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church said concerning the Paravas: The Paruas being sorely oppress’d by the Mahometan, one John de Crus, a Native of Malabar, but who had...
Colossians 3:12- “Put on then,as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Further, referring to Our Lord Jesus Christ, Acts 3:23 says that anyone who doesn’t listen to Him is completely cut off from the People. ...
One way to determine whether or not this is really the case is to read the writings of the Saints and examine what they have said about humility. Catholic Saints, of course, are held up by the Church as those who have practiced Catholicism with what is called “heroic virtue”. They are...
Remember, humility destroys the evil one in our lives. Thanks, Mike Humphrey , registered parishioner at St. Patrick's Volunteer help needed: NEW: Are you a young Catholic in your 20's or 30's who has an advanced degree in Catholic education? If so, please e-mail me . We are looki...
...more quotes Mary: Perfect Humility and "Full of Grace" In the New Testament, who is the most humble if not the Blessed Virgin Mary? Is Mary not a preeminent example of the humble being exalted? God"looked upon her lowliness,"in her perfect humility, and thenceforth"all generations wi...
Imagine the lessons that could be taught by a mother to her daughter if they spent an hour each Saturday sharing about Humility, Gratitude, Love, and Hope. Just imagine. Imagine what that time could do for your kids, your family…for you. ...
Second, you have a big problem with pride. If you had the first degree of humility, you wouldn't be committing the mortal sins you are committing. You don’t have the proper fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). That’s a result of pride. ...