Tuesday, May 20, 2008
humility
Yet, Lord, you know my weakness. Each morning I take up my resolution to practice humility and, by evening, I realize I have still committed many failings of pride. Seeing this, I am tempted to discouragement. However, as I well know, discouragement is also an act of pride! And so, O my God, what I want to do is to base all my hope on you alone. You can do all things, so be pleased to bring to birth in my soul the virtue I am looking for. And to obtain this grace from your infinite mercy, I will say repeatedly: "O Jesus, meek and humble of heart: make my heart gentle and humble as yours!"
-- Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (1873-1897), Carmelite
-- Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (1873-1897), Carmelite
