Devotion of the day: share the humility of the baby Jesus

Which house does Jesus choose. Enter the spirit of the house of the king of Heaven who is born ...: look around: ... but this is not a house, it is only a cavern dug into the earth; it is a stable, not a house for men. Damp, cold, its walls blackened by time; here there is no comfort or comfort, indeed not even the most necessary for life. Does Jesus want to be born between two horses, and you complain about your house?

Lesson of humility. To overcome our pride and our self-love Jesus lowered himself so much; to teach us in humility with His example, before commanding us with the words: speak to me, he was annihilated until he was born in a stable! To convince us not to look for the appearances of the world, to consider the esteem of men as mud and to persuade us that humiliation is great before him, not pomp and pride, he was born in humility. Isn't that such an eloquent lesson for you?

Humility of mind and heart. The 1st consists in the true knowledge of ourselves and in the conviction that we are nothing, and we can do nothing without God's help. Once we have emerged from the dust, we are always dust, nor do we have reason to boast of ingenuity, virtue, qualities. physical and moral, all being a gift from God! 2 ° Humility of heart matters the practice of humility in speaking, in judging, in dealing with anyone. Remember that only the little ones like the baby Jesus. And you will want to displease him with your pride?

PRACTICE. - Recite nine Gloria Patri, be humble with everyone.