tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post6790745206617028951..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Lk 14:7-14 Someone Greater Than IFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-70516021575464924712010-09-02T09:47:01.243-05:002010-09-02T09:47:01.243-05:00When you talked about needing to be humble when re...When you talked about needing to be humble when receiving love I wasn't sure what you meant. But I think that is what this struggle in my heart is about regarding a friendship. Along with being grateful for the love and attention I receive from my friend I also feel jealous and selfish. I want more attention and I don't want others to receive this same attention. <br /><br />I pray for God to help me be grateful and humble. To not desire more attention, to not desire being #1 and to not desire that others don't receive this gift of love and friendship too. I pray for God to help me be a joyful giver AND receiver of love, authentic love, so that it flourishes and overcomes this darkness in my heart. <br />Dear heavenly Father, Burn away all that is not of You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-58658286450062303122010-08-30T00:03:02.812-05:002010-08-30T00:03:02.812-05:00“Let us ask the Lord for the grace of humility, fo...“Let us ask the Lord for the grace of humility, for the love of God and for our neighbors.”<br /><br />I know you are not supposed to test God, but sometimes I do, just to make sure the channels are open and He’s hearing me. I ask for humility. That is the fasted prayer I get an answer to, and sure enough, He’s still there. Sometimes He answers before I can even say AMEN!<br /><br />It seems to be the most painful trial when we are blessed with it, especially big doses of it. And yet, it always bears fruit, even if I don’t know it or if it takes years to see it. And when I see the fruit, I’m always glad that I was given that grace or I’m just glad it is behind me! <br /><br />Either way, if this is the way to heaven, then sign me up. I’ll do WHATEVER it takes to get there!<br /><br />BTW<br />Doesn’t humbling yourself to share your pride, (with the whole world) negate the pride? Seems like a loophole to me:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-29381965576206366142010-08-29T12:47:59.826-05:002010-08-29T12:47:59.826-05:00Thank you for sharing your personal struggle with ...Thank you for sharing your personal struggle with humility. I would imagine this virtue is difficult at times when you constantly hear how great you are, how great what you are doing is and how much you are loved. <br /><br />Even one of the posted comments mentioned taking a vote on whether these reflections are because you are a genius or because the Holy Spirit is working through you. <br /><br />Of course it is the Holy Spirit! And the reason you are able to do such a beautiful job is because you are dedicated to daily prayer, daily meditation and being open to God. <br />As you mentioned, God wants to shower his gifts on all of us but we have to be open to receiving them.<br />All of us are called to spread the Good News and live out the Truth. Not just leave that task to those that we think are better qualified.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com