As we approach the Child in the crib, let us tell Him with the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph that we wish to love him with simplicity and sincerity of heart, serving Him with a perfect heart.
The Holy Innocents and our Lady teach us that only with the humility and sincerity of little children can we approach our loving Father.
What separates consistent Christians from nominal Christians? Blessed John Henry Newman explains how sincerity is the mark of the consistent Christian, while the nominal Christian has a double mind.
The mysteries of life and faith leave us with many questions, but they do not leave us without direction. In fact, they lead us to our Lord.
John Henry Newman reminds us of the need for friendship, and that it is based on common interests, grows gradually, requires virtue – especially charity.
In one of his Parochial and Plain Sermons for Advent John Henry Newman speaks on the need for sincerity in one’s religious professions as well
