tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post8656164314017861388..comments2023-04-17T05:59:18.247-05:00Comments on The Unprofitable Servant: Novena for HumilityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-22911146419577503012013-04-04T05:58:01.885-05:002013-04-04T05:58:01.885-05:00Good point about the personality of some in the dr...Good point about the personality of some in the drug culture, etc Manny. I remember being treated very rudely by someone I thought I was helping and I really had to take a step back. True humility evades most of us, I think, even those of us who appear humble to others, and that's really the point I was trying to make. But when we realize our weaknesses and shortcomings, we are charged with doing something about them, not throwing up our hands and thinking humility is something for other people who can perfect it. Let's all pray the litany for ourselves whenever we can and that will be a good start towards true humility.<br />God bless!<br />JoyceTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-37525263731112986942013-04-04T05:54:55.409-05:002013-04-04T05:54:55.409-05:00Oh, Julie, I have used that analogy before and I&#...Oh, Julie, I have used that analogy before and I'm sure others have too. It just seems to fit some people! God bless! JoyceTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-68727403455751875452013-04-03T22:30:22.426-05:002013-04-03T22:30:22.426-05:00Great blog Joyce. So much in there to think over....Great blog Joyce. So much in there to think over. Three thoughts come to mind.<br /><br />First, my pastor, Fr. Veras, I've mentioned him before, gave a great homily once where he told us about his wish to work with the poor and destitute. I forget what order he tried joining, but he spent I think he said six months as a trial with them, mostly feeding and taking care of drug addicts and mentally ill. He was actually shocked at first on how they treated him and others and their general attitude. He knew their general appearence would be grimy but he didn't realize what their actual personalities would be. It took him a while to finally get used to it, but even at the end of his trial the pastor in charge told him he wasn't cut out for this type of ministry. He was told he may have love for the poor, but you actually have to love their very being (not sure if this is how he phrased it) in the state their in. He was told he should seek a different calling. It takes a special type to have that kind of calling. I know I wouldn't have it.<br /><br />Second, don't be too hard on yourself. There are religious hermits who totally recoil from dealing with humanity in general, let alone drug addicts. They seek isolation. That would not be my calling either, but I've grown to understand it. They have love for humanity, but their focus is inward and to prayer. We all have different callings.<br /><br />Third, my biggest sin is lack of humility. I've thought about this and have tried to work on it this past year. I even include in my prayers. I think I've improved, but that might be self delusional. And hey, now that I think about it, me saying I've improved is an act of pride in itself.<br /><br />Peace and prayers for you.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-33243219288747692013-04-03T19:34:29.256-05:002013-04-03T19:34:29.256-05:00"His presence is like escaping gas that disse..."His presence is like escaping gas that disseminates everywhere".<br />Joyce, if I could come up with a line like that I'd personally find it very hard to be humble.<br />sheepnamedcocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204156580894414684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-90627748929330605782013-04-03T18:42:18.641-05:002013-04-03T18:42:18.641-05:00I don't mind the kids and their friends. It&#...I don't mind the kids and their friends. It's the adult and HIS friends (and some relatives) that have me wanting to head for the hills. You are right - it is a good thing the litany says "Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it" I think it is our nature to desire just the opposite. I just think that in order to abandon ourselves completely and impoverish ourselves in Christ, we have to give up some of the things we cherish, like privacy and solitude. But not all the time.<br />Prayers and love are most appreciated and reciprocal!<br />JoyceTLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699746979019393620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156010004467129157.post-84512260527969014412013-04-03T18:12:53.315-05:002013-04-03T18:12:53.315-05:00I saw that litany somewhere else recently. It'...I saw that litany somewhere else recently. It's hard to imagine myself even being able to comprehend wanting all those things. A good thing it says, Jesus grant me the grace to desire it. <br />I am also a pretty private person and love it when I can be home alone for a little while. I can only imagine how precious the time at home is for you, since you have not had much of it until very recently. <br />Of course, with all the kids, we frequently have a stream of people coming and going. I try to remember that once the house goes quiet for good, I will miss them so much! I thought that when they were all little, too, on the rough days -- how much I would miss the little kid days once they passed. <br />It is tough to have people in your house, your personal space, that make you uncomfortable. You certainly have had no lack of things to offer up lately!<br />love and prayersKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847572866285311259noreply@blogger.com