Glory and grandeur run through the Arabic word of this week. Kibriyaa goes beyond pride. It suggests majesty and commands reverence, yet invites caution. Like most Arabic words, the seeds of its ...

They say there are no more prophets. The Rabbis agreed that the last biblical prophets were Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Many people would like to obtain prophecy nowadays, but we see from ...

I believe in the power of humility. I don’t mean wandering around aimlessly like an out-of-work circus clown, but rather the force of nature that allows you to laugh at yourself, to not take yourself ...

In the Gospel reading for the Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, from Luke 14:1, 7-14, Jesus speaks two parables. The first deals with honor, embarrassment, humility and exaltation. In the NRSV, ...

Today we consider the second part of Jesus second instruction about prayer in Luke 18. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector reminds us that God hears the prayers of some surprising ...

"When we are not open to the newness of the Word of God, when we are not obedient to the Word of God", " the Holy Spirit is trapped". But the Word of God "does not end, because it is alive in the ...

There are many attributes that leaders must develop if they wish to have a meaningful impact in the workplace. Empathy improves your ability to relate with those you lead, while a focus on ...