“The day you see yourself as you are, you will think it natural to be despised by others.” -St. Josemaria Escriva
For Reflection:
To what extent do I see myself as I am – not embellishing my weaknesses nor excusing them either. How would both of these extremes be a false humility?
PRIDE pg 257
As a rule, the saints feared becoming proud and thus bore life’s problems and humiliations patiently and even gratefully.
Saintly Solutions to Life’s Common Problems: From Anger, Boredom, and Temptation to Gluttony, Gossip, and Greed