The secret to achieving unity is humility. If we count others better than ourselves and put the interests of others above our own, then unity and fellowship will naturally result.
Philippians 2:1-4, Unity through Humility Read More »
For Aristotle, the virtue of meekness is “the man who is angry at the right things and with the right people, and, further, as he ought, when he ought, and as long as he ought, is praised.”
The Beatitudes – Learning Gentleness, pt.1 Read More »
In these meditation, Kempis gives his his insights into the virtues of discipline, perseverance, service, training, and silence. He commits us to look at the example of the saints who have displayed those virtues that we should emulate them.
Imitation of Christ – Book 1, Ch.17-20, pt.1 Read More »
In the theological sense, envy is not a type of jealousy or covetousness where we desire something that someone else has; rather envy is a sadness at another’s good (Aquinas), a love for the misfortune of a neighbor (Dante), or pain at the sight of good fortune (Aristotle).
Seven Capital Sins – Envy, pt.1 Read More »
