The Feast of Humility
Mother María Elena Martínez is a nun, born in Mexico City, where she still resides today. She has had a consecrated life for more than 30 years. She is currently a member of a community called María Madre del Amor which is dedicated to evangelization through Emmaus retreats in parishes and prisons and Sicar retreats for young people.
We have always heard that Christmas is the feast to be with family; to reconcile ourselves with those from whom we have been distanced; to be sensitive to others. Those who are more spiritual say that it is the feast of God becoming man; however, this time I would like to name it: “The Feast of Humility.”
The fact is that there is no greater example of humility than that of a God who is in the Father´s bosom, and still accepts to be placed between the arms of a creature; that He who is among the choir of angels, accepts to be born among beasts; that He who is seated at the right hand of the Majesty, accepts to lay in a manger; that He who remains glorious in heaven, cries and shivers with cold.
The Lord knew well that the two greatest evils of humanity are: pride and greed. It is for this reason that when He came into this world, His first two lessons were: poverty of spirit (being detached of wealth) and humility of heart.
Nevertheless, behind this poverty and humility there is also hidden glory: being conceived, but by the power of the Holy Spirit; being born of a woman, but of a Virgin; laying in a manger, but remaining resplendent in heaven; having to be circumcised, but being named The Savior.
During this Christmas, may we take some time to ponder these two great virtues: Poverty of Spirit and Humility of heart: the only two paths to reach the Glory of heaven.
Merry Christmas to all!
