Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: humility

The Words of Christ—Luke 18:9-14 (Pride)

Some thoughts about Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector.

June 7, 2024
St. Francis of Assisi and Humility

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we consider his ideas about humility and the call of God on one’s life.

October 4, 2023
The Words of Christ—Mark 9:38-41

A thought for the day from Mark 9:38-41

August 12, 2023
The Gentle Yoke (Matthew 5:5; 11:28-30)

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

August 21, 2022
Inherit the Land! (Matthew 5:5; Psalm 37)

Jesus quoted or paraphrased Psalm 37 when he said “the meek shall inherit the earth.” The “earth” or “land” was an important part of God’s covenant promises with Israel and represents an important part of the Christian’s inheritance.

August 16, 2022
Blessed Are the Meek (Matthew 5:5)

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Meakness is not fearfulness, cowardice, or compromise. Jesus’ meekness is compassion and grace undergirded by inner strength.

July 10, 2022
Mourning Personal Sin as a Path to Comfort (Matthew 5:4; James 4:7-10)

The path from mourning to comfort will force us to confront those areas of our lives that do not please God.

July 3, 2022
Christ Meets Us in the Mundane (Micah 5:2)

Jesus came to an ordinary, mundane part of the world. This is where He chose to meet us.

December 24, 2021
“Love One Another” (John 13:34-35)

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35).

November 14, 2021
Feast of St. Andrew: Drawing People to Jesus

For the Feast of St. Andrew: The first apostle to follow Jesus was a man who led others to Christ without gaining recognition.

November 30, 2019