God does not require or seek our abasement. Indeed, as the fullness of life and love—which is how we might define God even while never having fully encountered him—God already opens himself to us, ...

Upon reading the Book of Ruth on Shavuot a couple of days ago I was struck by two traits exhibited by the main protagonists, Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. The two traits are humility and trembling before God.

Christian thinkers have long wrestled with what it means to claim that the God of Jesus Christ is for us. In a dense, probing work of constructive theology, Matthew A. Wilcoxen asks: What if humility ...

Each year, on Feb. 2, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is observed, marking 40 days after Christmas. This day commemorates Jesus’ presentation to God in the Temple, in accordance with Jewish ...

The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...

"In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him" (Job 41:22). This Bible verse comes from the Book of Job in the Old Testament, considered the first of the "Poetic Books" in ...

As a professor, I know you’re under pressure. Let me share what I’ve learned in 20 years in the classroom. College comes with many pressures: pressure to perform. Pressure to fit in. Pressure to find ...

Author argues love is the chief Christian virtue and humility follows closely. Piece shows humility encoded in creation, from cosmic scale to aging bodies. A grandfather and an aging cat illustrate ...

Pope Francis greets people during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 22, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, delivered ...

Father Gabriel Corraya of Dhaka, newly elevated to the title of monsignor by Pope Leo XIV, reflects on priesthood, humility, and service as the Catholic Church in Bangladesh marks Holy Thursday.