Servus Fidelis Ecclesiae: Of Having a Humble Opinion of Oneself

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Of Having a Humble Opinion of Oneself

From "The Imitation of Christ."

" It is natural that man should desire knowledge; but what doth knowledge avail him without the fear of God? An humble rustic that serveth God is better than a proud philosopher who, neglecting the good life, contemplateth the courses of the stars. He that knoweth himself well groweth ever more conscious of his own sinfulness, and findeth no delight in the praises of man. Were I endowed with all the knowledge in the world, and lacked love, what would that avail me in the sight of God, who will judge me according to my deeds?" Thomas a Kempis

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Prayer to St Joseph

To thee O Blessed Joseph we fly in our tribulation and after imploring the help of thy holy Spouse, with confidence we ask also for thy intercession. By the affection which united thee to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by the paternal love with which thou didst embrace the Child Jesus, we beseech thee to look kindly upon the inheritance which Jesus Christ acquired by His precious blood, and with thy powerful aid to help us in our needs.
Protect, most careful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen people of Jesus Christ. Keep us, loving father, from all pestilence of error and corruption. From thy place in heaven be thou mercifully with us, most powerful protector, in this warfare with the powers of darkness; and, as thou didst once rescue the Child Jesus from imminent danger of death, so now defend the holy Church of God from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Guard each of us by thy constant patronage, so that, sustained by thy example and help, we may live a holy life, die a holy death, and obtain the everlasting happiness of heaven.