Being Humble
“All who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Lk 14:11)
These words reflect exactly the situation of those who accept salvation from God with an open heart. They are humble and they know they cannot boast about anything because everything comes from God. This is the sentiment that fills the heart of the prodigal son who returns to the Father, or the tax collector, who was not like the Pharisee who presumes himself to be righteous. Instead, he remains at the back of the temple, beating his breast, asking God for mercy.
Chiara Lubich
Word of Life • October 1980
𝚃𝚢𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙱𝚕𝚞𝚎 • 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚛.𝚌𝚘𝚖
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An open heart welcomes salvation with humility, knowing that everything comes from God’s mercy.
