“We must never glance at what is good in ourselves, much less ponder over it, but we should search out what is wrong and what is lacking. This is an excellent way of remaining humble.”

                             -St. Vincent de Paul

For Reflection:

How does pondering the good in ourselves jeopardize the virtue of humility? How can discovering the wrong in ourselves or that which is lacking be a jumpstart for growing in virtue? Where do you need to begin?

Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life Johnnette Benkovic Pb 238 pgs Click Here For More Information

Chapter One   Page 10 The Special Call and Gift of Woman

And so, this humble woman-child came to know that she was the one chosen by God from all eternity to bear redemption to the world.  The early Church Fathers tell us that all of heaven held its breath, waiting for her answer, for the salvation of the world depended upon it.  With what gratitude and relief did heaven sigh when the Virgin Mary said, "I am the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)  Her "yes", proclaimed in humble submission to the will of the Father, allowed redemptive grace to enter the world and alter the destiny of mankind.