DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

SATURDAY OF THE 30th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)

Mystery of the day: Joyful 

Table of the Word: Philippians 1:18-26;  Luke 14:1.7-11

“Every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11)

Theme: Something must humble a man.

Reflection for the day

In our today's world the virtue of humility has been relegated to the background, as everyone desires to be noticed, to be preferred to. The insatiability in man leads to pride; a vice that Christ condemned in today's gospel pericope.

"Every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11)

However, in our day-to-day journey, how humble are we? Do we perceived that we must first be acknowledged before others? Do we see ourselves in a more righteous spec to others? These and many are pertinent questions we must answer for ourselves. 

Let us recalled that words of exhortation from the Book of Proverbs:

" Pride goes before fall" (Proverbs 26:18)

This implies that, people who are overconfident or too arrogant are likely to fail. 

Therefore, let us put ourselves in the weighing balance of Christian life and tell ourselves how far have we gone. Pride, remains the signature of the Scribes and Pharisees. Let us not be counted among those who trust in their whims and caprices but only in God with humility. 

Finally, let us get into our consciousness that certainly something must humble a man. Let us not wait to be humbled.

Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

Merciful God, in humility of heart we come to You this morning. Accept we pray the homage of our lips and grant us the grace to eschew pride and arrogance. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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