Humility II

Humility, aside from zeal for souls, was a trademark of Don Bosco. He attributed all to Divine providence, always saying that if God wouldn't have called his poor servant, I would not be in your midst. Everything is the work of God. He was a man of prayer, of calmness especially in times of trouble. He was likewise very open to suggestions, just as he was suggested by Father Rua as he made a little mistake as he said mass. He always regarded himself as the popular, but “useless servant” of the Lord. BM 80

Keep in mind that Don Bosco thrived in humility. It is easy to pretend one’s humility because when we say that we are humble, we make ourselves prepared for it. The true test of humility is when someone, lower than you, corrects you and points out your faults. If you accept this, be proud: you are humble!

Article 72: Gospel Significance of our poverty “We are aware of the generosity of our Lord Jesus Christ: though he was rich, he made himself poor so that through is poverty, we might become rich... Like the apostles, at our Lord’s invitation we free ourselves from concern and worry about earthly goods and, trusting in the providence of the Father, we dedicate ourselves to the service of the Gospel.”