Humility

Why would God be so attracted to humility? Humility disposes us to the grace of God as does nothing else. Humility creates a space that God can inhabit with his self, healing and perfecting our self. (Mysteries of the Virgin Mary, pg. 39)

The Litany of humility

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honored, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

Eternal Father, look tenderly on me as I strive to be a better daughter, friend and servant. Humble this sinful heart that longs to be with you. Teach me to be patient, teach me to be kind, teach me to be joyful, teach me to love even more than I can imagine. Lord, teach me your ways to Holiness.

Mother Mary, most faithful and humble servant, you are the epitome of all things pure and all things beautiful. Intercede for me, that I may love more intimately and more deeply just as your Son continues to do so.

Divine Heart of Jesus, Loving Heart of Mary, be with me always.
St. Faustina, pray for us.
St. Rose of Lima, pray for us.
St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us.

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Katrin Roanne Licas