On Humility


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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