Opening Prayer
Lord, sometimes I just want to feel proud of all I’ve done and how good I am. And yet, as I stand before Your Word, I’m humbled. You are the source of all life, goodness and energy. I cannot take credit. Despite all that I do, I’m only a small part of your huge master plan. Help me to be comfortable with humility. I’m awed as I realize that You have made me and all human beings to live forever. I will never go out of existence! You must have great patience and love to be with me for so long – forever! Increase my faith to know that You are refining me through the struggles and darkness of my life experience so that I can shine like You – and sparkle forever with Your light within me.
Thank you for St. Martin. He had such a love for the poor and believed in the power of gentleness as the only true strength. He was especially gentle with those who differed with him and the Church. Help me to believe, like Martin, that kindness and humility are powerful. Give me his spirit when I meet difficult people today.
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