The humble heart

Tuesday of week 7 in Ordinary Time

Mark 9:30-37

The readings point to a practical realization that conflicts in the Christian community are borne out of selfishness and corruption.  At the very heart of these conflicts is the self waiting to be exulted above all others.

The fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, among others.  They can only be attained if hearts are oriented to search for the truth that comes from God.  We need humility to do this.

In the Gospel, Jesus exulted a little child to correct the arrogance and envy among his apostles.  He said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all."

Humility helps us to realize the power of the Lord and our littleness.  We begin to have full trust in him.

Humility helps us to realize that people are as valuable as we are.

Third, humility helps us to place ourselves at the service of others.

Only in doing so that our deepest longings and prayers would be realized, especially if they come from a heart that is pure and loving.


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