FR REMI HOMILIES/REFLECTIONS AND SERMONS

Homily for the 22nd Sunday in the ordinary time of the year C Theme: HUMILITY: AN INDISPENSABLE CHRISTIAN VIRTUE Sirach 3: 17-20; 28-29; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24; Luke 14:1,7-14 Humility, the philosophers will say is the solid foundation of all virtues, so much so that without humility, there can be no humanity. St. Isaac the Syrian, says that just as salt is needed for all kinds of food, so humility is needed for all kinds of virtues. It is commonly and rightfully said: “A tree that wants to touch the sky must extend its root into the earth. The more it wants to rise upwards, the more it has to grow downwards. So to rise in life, we must be down to earth, humble and grateful”. Humility, the sage will tell us, is not weakness but strength under control. It is not denying your strengths but being honest about your weakness. Humility is royalty without a crown because in its greatness it doesn't need to be noticed. Humility is the key to greatness, for greatness does not consist in po...