LISTEN AGAIN
True respect for God and His ways inclines us to Godly humility and simplicity of heart—wanting to please God alone. Did we truly hear the words of Jesus today when He said, “Whoever is greater among you, let him be the servant of all?” True humility frees us to be ourselves as God sees us and to avoid despair and pride. A humble person does not want to wear a mask or put on a façade in order to look good to others. True joy is being Christ-like in humility and simplicity of heart!
Humility opens our minds and hearts to be learners on a journey so we can acquire true knowledge, wisdom and reality. We will be able to focus our energy, zeal, and ambition to give ourselves to something greater. We will have a true freedom to love and serve as Christ did. We are to be short on speech but long on performance.
Points to Pray and Ponder:
In the first reading from Isaiah we read, “Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.” How does your Lenten journey match up with these readings? Don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk!