Message from Fr. Luis Flores

St. Maurice at Resurrection Catholic Parish

My Dear Parish Family,

Today’s Gospel talks about being humble.

• Who wants to be last?

• Isn't it natural to desire respect and esteem from others?

Jesus' parable of the guests invited to the marriage feast probes our motives for seeking honor and position. Self-promotion is most often achieved at the expense of others!

What is true humility and why should we make it a characteristic mark of our life and action?
True humility is not feeling bad about yourself, or having a low opinion of yourself, or thinking of yourself as inferior to others. True humility frees us from preoccupation with ourselves, whereas a low self-opinion tends to focus our attention on ourselves. Humility is truth in selfunderstanding and truth in action. Viewing ourselves truthfully, with sober judgment, means seeing ourselves the way God sees us.

True humility frees us to be our true selves and to avoid despair and pride. A humble person does not have to wear a mask or put on a facade to look good to others, especially to those who are not familiar with that person. The humble are not swayed by accidentals, such as fame, reputation, success, or failure.

Lord Jesus, you became a servant for my sake to set me free from the tyranny of sin, selfishness, and conceit. Help me to be humble as you are humble and to love freely and graciously all whom you call me to serve.

Amen.

Fr. Luis Flores
Parochial Administrator