humility

Pope Francis preaches humility. Benedict XVI demonstrated it. Can the church learn it?

By Christopher M. Bellitto — October 27, 2023
(RNS) — From the sexual abuse crisis to the synod, the church hierarchy has a chance to address its hubris.

On Vaisakhi, making the spiritual and long ago immediate and personal

By Simran Jeet Singh — April 12, 2019
(RNS) — Connecting with a sacred moment of servant-leadership can be done by looking for ways to incorporate humility into our daily lives.

Synagogue shooting prompts Muslims to act charitably—and humbly

By Dilshad Ali — November 8, 2018
(RNS) — Amid the hashtags and photos posted on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and other social media when engaging in charitable acts today, we need a spiritual strategy to avoid seeking attention for ourselves.

Joan Chittister’s ‘radical’ take on humility, fake news and social media

By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 19, 2017
(RNS) For the popular activist and author, freedom comes from living out the 12 degrees of humility found in the Rule of St. Benedict, which guides her life as a Benedictine nun. And they're just as applicable today.

Why won’t Steven Furtick answer tough questions about his ministry?

By Jonathan Merritt — May 11, 2016
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has been criticized for a lavish lifestyle, lack of accountability and building a celebrity culture. Why won't he answer legitimate questions about his ministry?

The troubling trends in America’s ‘Calvinist revival’

By Jonathan Merritt — May 20, 2014
A certain sect of Calvinist Christians are growing in prominence and influence, but certain trends are holding this faithful faction back from becoming a sustainable, mainstream movement.
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