Do you wish to rise?
Begin by descending.
You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds?
Lay first the foundation of humility.
It was pride that changed angels into devils;
it is humility that makes men as angels.
St. Augustine
There is a lady at our parish who "pops off" occasionally. She becomes irrascible and irritated for no apparent reason. She has difficulty dealing with people who do not fit her "world view". She can be sarcastic and makes fun of people who try to take their Catholic faith seriously. She thinks she gets away with it but the pastor notices it all. Slowly, steadily, he is instructing her in humility and gentleness. As she is young it will take time.
Tis sad that impatience with others is such a common vice these days. We can attribute it to so very many sources; the fast-paced culture, the worldly entertainment....
There is a saying: "Be the change you wish to see in others." Tis an exercise in humility for we often find ourselves behaving the very same way. Change and holiness grow in the soil of humility. Like the Word of God, it can fall on weedy or rocky soil. To grow in holiness, let us remove the stones and weeds from the gardens of our souls and keep them weed-free. Like the weeding of that garden, we must confess frequently to rid ourselves of the weeds of sin.
Have you been to confession lately?
That's me away then.
Living our faith in plain and humble service to Jesus, Our Lord and Savior ... ORA ET LABORA +++ Sentire cum Ecclesia (to think and to feel with the Church)
Rejoice in hope; endure in affliction; persevere in prayer. Romans 12:12
Prayer joined to sacrifice constitutes the most powerful force in human history.
St. John Paul II
I have a mustard seed; and I am not afraid to use it. (Habeo granum sinapis quod uti non timeo)
Pope Benedict XVI
But I feel the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a direct war, a direct killing, direct murder by the mother herself."
St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
2 comments:
Oh my! That reminds me that it has been 3 or 4 months now since I've been; maybe even longer! I'd better go the next time DH goes. (He makes a point to go at least once a month.)
God Bless!
I read Coffee Catholic's blog and found your blog through hers. I look forward to reading more of yours.
Blessings
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