We can understand Humility in different ways. In Biblical terms, Humility does not mean thinking less OF ourselves. Instead, it means thinking more ABOUT God and others.

Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. People of faith are beloved sons and daughters of God. Each one has an important mission to fulfill. We have great value: God does not make garbage. Still, we must remain focused on God and others, following the example of the Jesus. If not, we will not act like members of God's family, we will not fulfill our mission., The great value we have will be lost to selfishness and sin. We all have legitimate needs. However, when I am the center of everything-my wants, my projects, my priorities-I am in a bad place.

Instead, Humility, calls us to serve, to make others the center of our world. We serve first our Father in Heaven. Then, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we serve those around us, especially the neediest. Esteem, respect, friendship, a better and more peaceful world are the fruits of humility. As children, we cry and fuss to make known our needs and wants. As children of God, we pay attention to the cries and needs of those around us while keeping our fussing, complaining, and fighting to a minimum.

Does our faith-prayer, scripture, sacraments lead us to true humility?

We are not doormats; we are called to be true and noble instruments of God most High. May we be truly humble. 

Fr. Mike Ronayne