St. Augustine wrote that there were two kinds of love in the world: amor sui ad contemptum Dei et amor Dei ad contemptum sui — “love of self to the contempt of God and love of God to the contempt of ...

Colossians 3:12 - "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." While most people view these qualities as ...

Throughout Christian history, interpretations of biblical scripture have deeply influenced doctrines that shape beliefs, ethical standards, and societal norms. Despite the insistence by many ...

It’s hard to be humble. St. Benedict (480-547), called the “Father of Western Monasticism”, wrote a guide to humility that is still popular today. The guide is a chapter within Benedict’s Rule, which ...