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from The Rev. Dominique Peridans

Is Humility a thing of the past?

10/18/2022

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Is Humility a Thing of the Past?
#12thandMass
October 18, 2022

Without a take-charge attitude, not much gets accomplished. The wallflower just observes, as life goes by, right? The wallflower appears to be the humble person in the room. Does humility, then, hinder human progress? Is humility feigned respect, a tired caricature? Well, not according to Jesus! In fact, in this coming Sunday’s gospel (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus says that “all who humble themselves will be exalted.”   
Jesus’ exhortation certainly does not preclude taking charge. We are to seek to accomplish great things. Jesus speaks at a deeper level, in reference to God and divine love, which, of course, in turn, transforms our lives. Although there is legitimate humility before persons with great minds and great hearts, the humility of which Jesus speaks entails seeing with eyes of faith and positions our hearts to receive the greatness of God.

Hear words of Scripture and Tradition on this:

Wisdom is with the humble.
Proverbs 11:2
 
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12
 
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart…
No one reaches the kingdom of Heaven except by humility.
St Augustine (+430)


There is more value in a single act of humility than in all the knowledge in the world.
Saint Teresa of Avila (+1582)



Asking for the gift of humility with you, I am 

Yours in Christ,

Dominique+
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