Humility
“He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” — St. Luke 14:11
SECOND DAY.
Humility is the mother of many virtues. It is this virtue that give birth to obedience, patience, the fear of God, modesty, and peace. — St. Thomas of Villanova.
So great an affection did St. Jane Frances de Chantal have for humility that she watched continually over herself lest some occasion should be lost for practicing this virtue. Writing to St. Francis de Sales, she said: “My dear Father, I beseech you, for the honor of God, help me to humble myself.”
Prayer.
My adorable Saviour, when I reflect to what an excess Thou hast humbled Thyself for me, I am confused at the little love I have for humiliations. I will let no occasion pass that can serve to humble me, that I may imitate and please Thee.