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Lectio Divina: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.“ — Luke 14:11

REFLECTION

Today’s readings all touch upon humility. Are we constantly burdened with anxiety about what others think about us? Do we place ourselves on a high pedestal? Do we want to be at the center of attention?

This week, instead of just talking about humility, we invite you to spend some time praying with and reflecting on the Litany of Humility:

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved…
From the desire of being extolled …
From the desire of being honored …
From the desire of being praised …
From the desire of being preferred to others…
From the desire of being consulted …
From the desire of being approved …
From the fear of being humiliated …
From the fear of being despised…
From the fear of suffering rebukes …
From the fear of being calumniated …
From the fear of being forgotten …
From the fear of being ridiculed …
From the fear of being wronged …
From the fear of being suspected …
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I …
That, in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease …
That others may be chosen and I set aside …
That others may be praised and I unnoticed …
That others may be preferred to me in everything…
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…

QUESTIONS 

  1. How can I strive to be more humble?
  2. Am I obsessed with how I appear to others? Does my life reflect this?
  3. Do I use social media to connect with others or to show off how good I have it?
  4. In what ways have I placed myself higher than the Lord?
  5. How can I surrender my need and desire to be the main character in everyone’s story?
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