November 4, 2023
(St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop)
Jesus said, “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Lk_14:1,7-11
Notice how either way you wound up in the lowest place. And yet, there’s quite a difference between selecting that place on your own accord, versus being sent there by others. Pride and humility are two wolves barking at our doorway. One can only lead to downfall, while the other can only lead to advancement. Jesus reminds us that when we pump ourselves up with exaltation, there’s no more room for edification. But when we humble ourselves, even the smallest glories of God are SPECTACULAR revelations!
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