Kids Value Humility Over Arrogance, Study Finds

Kids Value Humility Over Arrogance, Study Finds

In a new study, children as young as five-and-a-half years old show a preference for intellectually humble adults over overconfident ones, signaling an innate appreciation for open-mindedness. The research, led by Shauna Bowes of Vanderbilt University, involved...
Be Brave and Be Yourself

Be Brave and Be Yourself

Excerpt from How To Rise Above the Dark Days of Life, Innerself.com magazine, July 28, 2025, By Mary T. Russell Each one of us is unique. We are the only person like us in the whole Universe. So, when we try to be like someone else, not only are we not being true to...
Recognise The Divinity Within You

Recognise The Divinity Within You

The divine spark is within each individual, but it needs to be drawn out and fanned into a flame in many souls. Wake up from your slumbers, recognise the divinity within you, and nurture it and allow it to grow and flourish. A seed has to be planted in the soil before...
How Hope Helps Us Build a Meaningful Life

How Hope Helps Us Build a Meaningful Life

A new study, published in the journal Emotion, underscores the pivotal role hope plays in crafting a meaningful life. Researchers found that more than just a vague sense of well-being, hope is crucial in shaping our perception of life’s significance. Through...
Contemplation: A Path to Compassion

Contemplation: A Path to Compassion

Excerpt from CAC’s meditation Friday, March 28, 2025, Fr. Richard Rohr Father Richard reminds us that regular contemplative practice is not an end in and of itself, but for the sake of solidarity with the suffering of the world:  One of the main works of contemplation...