Dan and Melissa continue their discussion on humility; in particular how humility does not lower, but instead elevates the soul.
Show Notes:
Signs we lack humility: Josemarie Escriva provides some insightful diagnostics. Recognizing all the good we have is a gift from God. False humlity - many of us are guilty. We often worry too much what others think. Do you take your confession outside of your parish? Navigating the Interior Life offers a self-evaluation to gain an understanding of our root sin, and instruction in using the opposing virtue to overcome it. Meditation #108 from Divine Intimacy - "Christian humility does not lower, it elevates; it does not cast down, but gives courage..." St. Paul tells us when he is weak, he is made strong. When a soul recognizes its weakness, it becomes irresistable to God. Sister Mary is and example of humility. A cloistered nun of 40 years humbles herself to take a course on prayer and acknowledges there was still something she could learn about praying. Jesus offers the ultimate example of humility, from the incarnation to the washing of the disciples feet. God gives us a gift in withholding intimacy until we become humble.Resources:
Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen - http://spiritualdirection.com/DivineIntimacy Navigating the Interior Life - Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God http://navigatingtheinteriorlife.com/donation-page Litany of Humility