The Nativity of our Blessed Mother Mary

The birth of a child is always a joyful event in the family. Every child comes into the world with the assurance that God is not yet fed up with the human race. Today we celebrate the birth a woman who came with more than that assurance. She heralded, in the words of...

The Virtue of Humility

The common theme of today’s readings is the need for true humility which leads to a generous blessed sharing with the needy. The readings warn us against all forms of pride and self- glorification. They present humility not only as a virtue but also as a means of...