On HUmility
Saint
Augustine says that it is humility that makes men angels.
Humility is
one of the hardest virtues to obtain and practice. Yet once you have learned
how to practice it, your cup of joy overflows as if you've been so empty and
light and the Holy Spirit of God anoints you heart to heart.
Last year in
December, I have received that gift of giving a small kid's party (with the
help of family and some friends) in the province. One hundred kids and friends
gathered in prayer and the spirit of oneness with spaghetti and fun. For me, it
was so memorable and I thank the Lord for giving me and those who have helped
that opportunity of doing little acts of kindness.
And then,
that Christmas day in the province, I forgot there was no food on the table
except bananas. I forgot there was no food because I was still full from the
food and cooking for the children.
Moreover, in
work, observe humility. Go the extra mile. It is working not only for money,
but for love of work and service to others. Of course, we need to be
compensated, yet remember that our work is also an offering to God. Grace shall
follow.
There are
times in our lives we come to live with pureness, some sacrifice and a bit of
humility. We are not saints, yet we try to imitate what saints do for the good
of someone, if not all. We try to do little acts of kindness and little acts of
love every single day, like St. Therese to make the world a better place to
live in.
The virtue
of humility is the heart of a child, the fortitude of a warrior. Like taking
obedience to the Father's will, as did Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. It is
Jesus obedience to the Father God in the garden of Gethsemane. His obedience to
the will of the Father knowing he would excruciatingly face death on the cross,
"Not my will, but yours be done" in chapter twenty two of Luke.
It is Jesus'
full of the Holy Spirit in the wilderness, knowing he is the son of God, but
never yielded to the temptation of the devil.
How to
Practice Humility
Do good
deeds silently without asking for a return.
Bite your
tongue, if you are not asked of your credentials.
Share your
blessings joyfully.
Never bear a
grudge.
Do not curse
others.
Accomplish
work with all your heart.
If you hold
power and ability, share for good.
Learn to say
thank you and I am sorry.
Learn to say
please.
Know how to
kneel or bow your head.
/rosevoc2.
Jan 5, 2018
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