It is just about time for my yearly lesson in humility, and I am beginning to get nervous. Each academic year, at some point, I am forced to confront either my own humanity, or that of one of my ...

As Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — approaches, Jewish people around the world will prepare to observe this significant occasion with prayers, repentance and gatherings. One of the most profound ...

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 ...

“The chances are good you won’t last here your entire life.” These words were the first ones spoken to us eight novices by the archabbot on our first day inside the cloister. “And even if you do make ...

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Can a rich student thrive without her wealth? Join us as we take a journey from luxury to living with less, showcasing the power of creativity and kindness. This eye-opening experience teaches ...

Like so many recent films with foundations in religious faith, "The Second Chance" is less about scripture and sermonizing than applying those lessons to life in the real world, both on the streets ...