Gospel
Luke 14:1, 7-11
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.
He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. “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.”
Reflection
Christ talks about humility . He talks about taking the lowest seat. Only being invited by the host will we take a higher seat . How is it related to us. Anger , pride , ego and even gossiping about our neighbours are signs of lack of humility. Is egoism bringing us away from God?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus as we continue on this journey of faith to your kingdom help us to remain humble in our way of life.
Amen
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