The virtue of humility is the theme of the texts from the
Roman Catholic Lectionary for today. The letter to the Philippians expresses
the hope that the life of the followers in the Way of Christ and their experience
of the Love of God which has led them in the Spirit of compassion and sympathy
will bring about a practice of humility which regards the other as more
important than self. This life style is not easy to maintain. The ego brings
messages about our position, wealth, knowledge, experience, religiosity and
even age which cry out for respect or “notice me” or “I have earned better
treatment”. Our sense of the direction of the events around us can be enhanced
by the momentary reunion with our experience of Jesus humility to be in
relationship with us by choosing to human with us. The psalmist prays that he
will not raise his thoughts about himself too high to lose his quiet trust in Providence.
Our motives so quickly gravitate to our own gain. This may even be true when we
set out to prepare to do for others. The Gospel of Luke recounts Jesus reminder
that our generosity toward others must move away from our hope for personal
gain if it is to be the genuine selflessness which is the desired disposition
of His disciple.
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