Webster says that one who is “mild of temper; not easily provoked or irritated, forbearing; submissive, and humble” is meek. Jesus made a promise to the meek: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall ...

At age 20, we worry about what others think of us; at age 40, we don’t care what they think of us; at age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” (Ann Landers). In today’s Gospel ...

Sunday, July 5, is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14; Romans 8:9, 11-13; and Matthew 11:25-30. Meekness, like humility, has suffered a ...

Americans are missing a fundamental virtue in fighting the pandemic, racism and the persistent me-isms that are ripping our country apart: humility. We are a sick nation and not just because of ...

Our society encourages navel-gazing and celebrates entitlement and exuberance. Economic interests lie not in humility but in pride and hubris, while to call something or someone ‘humble’ most often ...

Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies "at the base of Christian life," Pope Francis said. "Whereas pride and arrogance swell the human heart, making ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Suppose the company you work for were to write a description of the ideal person to be its new CEO. Do you think meekness ...

I am struggling over what it means to be a Catholic striving for meekness and humility while also being a business leader. It seems that meekness does not get results — and pride definitely fuels ...