LITANY OF HUMILITY

LITANY OF HUMILITY

LITANY OF HUMILITY BY RAFAEL CARDINAL MERRY DEL VA (1865-1930) 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,...
THE TRAGEDY

THE TRAGEDY

Matthew 19:30 “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” It is sad that many have made it their aim in life to be seen as first, and above, and better, and stronger than others. They pursue this with all their strength and vigor and will do almost...
THE TRAGEDY

THE RIGHT WAY TO FOLLOW

Matthew 19:27 “Then Peter answered and said to Him, ‘See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?’ ” There is a right way and a wrong way to follow someone. If I am indeed following you, then I must trust you enough to follow genuinely. It is...
THE TRAGEDY

DECEITFULNESS OF WEALTH

Matthew 19:23 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.’ “ This is such a strong and almost terminal statement from the Lord Jesus, and I almost want to pray against ever having wealth....