Repentance and Humility 1

2631 “The first movement is asking forgiveness, like the tax collector in the parable (…) A trusting humility brings us back into the light of communion between the Father and his Son Jesus Christ…” 2

2839. Now, in this new petition (forgive us our trespasses), we return to him like the prodigal son and, like the tax collector, recognize that we are sinners before him. Our petition begins with a "confession" of our wretchedness and his mercy. Our hope is firm because, in his Son, "we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." 3

1)knowing your sins. 4

2)knowing your attitudes. 5

3)knowing your motivations. 6

4)confronting with the Gospel 7

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“Humildad es andar en verdad” – “Humility is to walk in truth.” 9

“Pay great attention, daughters, to this point which I shall now make, because sometimes thinking yourselves so wicked may be humility and virtue and at other times a very great temptation. Humility, however deep it be, neither disquiets nor troubles nor disturbs the soul; it is accompanied by peace, joy and tranquility. Although, on realizing how wicked we are, we are distressed by our sinfulness, yet if our humility is true, this distress is accompanied by an interior peace and joy of which we should not like to be deprived. Far from disturbing or depressing the soul, it enlarges it and makes it fit to serve God better. The other kind of distress only disturbs and upsets the mind and troubles the soul, so grievous is it.” 10

2 legs: 1)knowledge of our sinful nature; 2)2) knowledge of the love of God / gifts / talents. 11

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a)We are freed from fear and comparison 13

b)We are more open to be friends with others. 14

c)our intercessory prayers are more powerful 15

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal. 16

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