Devotion: God’s communication is always loving and for our good
HUMILITY IS TRUTH
Humility is a beautiful quality to find in a person. It is a characteristic feature of those who have not forgotten their roots. The word humility is related to the word humus and points to a connectedness with the earth and, by extension, with all that inhabits the earthly sphere… Humble people are down to earth; they are not alienated from their own nature. They accept their origins and are content to be what they are.
A meditation:
Humility is truth. As humble persons we accept both our gifts and our limitations.
The fruit of humility is naturalness, accepting the grace to be ourselves.
We gladly accept our creature hood in relationship with God.
This self-acceptance is expressed particularly in acceptance, forgiveness and patience for others and in readiness to serve others and God.
Adapted from Casey, Michael, OCSO. A Guide to Living in the Truth: St. Benedict’s Teaching 012. Humility. Missouri: Liguori, p. 1.