The Power of Humility

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 22nd  Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Lk 14:1, 7-14*

*First Reading : Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29*

*The Power of Humility*

*1) Humility in today's Readings*

The readings of the day, speak about the concept of Humility, its necessity, its power and its beauty 

Humility is a special quality, which one should develop to live a authentic Christian life 

Humility helps a person to reach to the highest level in life and also to live a sincere and authentic life 

*2) Various Explanations of Humility*

The readings of the day give us the variety of explanations about the humility. 

*A) Humility and Love* : A humble person will be loved by every one. He/she will be loved more than the giver of gifts 

*B) Humility and God's favour* : The first reading of the day tells us that a humble person finds with favour of God. He/she will be blessed by the Lord 

*C) Humility and Attentive ear*: Humility in our life fosters the capacity to listen and to understand

*D) Humility and Wisdom* : The reading also shows us that, a humble person is able acquire the greater wisdom, a divine wisdom, which helps us to see what is good and what is bad 

*E) Humility and the First place*

The Gospel speaks about the *first place* which one desires  for various reasons

Humility and First place of Honour, do not go together 

*F) Humility and Higher position*

A humble person by almeans moves towards the higher position. 

*My friend, move up to a higher position.’* This is the example to show humility makes us great. 

*G) Humility and God's exaltation*

Humility in our life makes God to raise our life to a better status. 

One who humbles himself will be considered great in the Kingdom of God 

*H) Humility and Publicity*

Humility and publicity do not go together, because they belong to two different categories

Where there is humility, there is no publicity. Where there is publicity, there is no humility.

*I)Humility and Generosity*

Humility makes a person to become  generous. Humility makes a person more open and to become generous

Such a generous act is recognised by God, He rewards in his own time 

*J) Humility and Reward from God*

A humble person will be rewarded by God. God never forgets to reward a humble person 

*3) The Magic of Humility*

As we see in today's readings, humility has different faces which helps a person to achieve great things in life 

Moreover, Humility unites everyone.

It unites us with God 

It unites us with others 

It unites us with ourselves 

It unites us with nature 

*4) Humility in my Life*

How do I see humility in my life?

Am I a humble person in my approach or am I a arrogant person??

Arrogance is a sickness and it destroys ones life

How can I be more humble and genuine person in my life??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*