I am reading the Gospel from Matthew 23 for tomorrow's Sunday Mass in preparation for a service I'll be conducting. In it Jesus says, "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Here is the formula for spiritual success. If I exalt myself, I may win some temporary admirers, but I'll never win any hearts. I'll never be content either, for discontent is the reason for self-exaltation. The very reason we follow and adore the Lord is because he is humble and meek and he serves others. The Lord knows how to win hearts, so let's listen to him.
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