Sat 6th September 25
Humility
StF 463 verses 1 &2 read:-
Deep in the shadows of the past, far out from settled lands,
some nomads travelled with their God across the desert sands.
The dawning hope of humankind by them was sensed and shown:
a promise calling them ahead, a future yet unknown.
While others bowed to changeless gods, they met a mystery,
invisible, without a name: ‘I am what I will be’;
and by their tents, around their fires, in story, song and law,
they praised, remembered, handed on a past that promised more.
Philippians 2 vv 1-5
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
Reflection:
We are clearly instructed to be humble as we are saved by the grace of God. The late Pope Francis was a humble man, who cared about immigrants the marginalised and showing the love of Christ in his actions. He was a fine illustration of how we should live a humble existence and even in death wanted a simple burial. If we follow his example we too will show humility by the grace of God.
Let us Pray: We come to you today Lord seeking your help to be an instance of humility in our communities and lives. We come asking for your guidance to where we can find those who need you in their lives and to give us the tools we need to fulfil your promises for them. Amen
Nina Rawlins Ambassador Northampton District
