“Never sing your own praises, nor get other people to sing them. Never engage in uncivil conversation. Conceal as far as possible your own excellence” 

- St Basil the Great, On Christian Doctrine and Practice, pg 118. 

Reflection: 

How incredibly different are St Basil’s words from society’s norms?

Living in humility like this allows us to become fully human, to reach our fullest potential in everything we do since we are united with Christ. 

Through humility Christ enters our hearts. Through humility our lives become full of purpose, peace, and joy.  We will avoid so many arguments, rivalries, and petty jealousies.  We will do everything in love for God and neighbor. 

We become "not of the world."(1) We are in the world, but we do not conform to the unhealthy ways that society pushes. 

As we give our all to put into action the words St Basil, let us remember to ask Christ to strengthen us.

Resources:

1) John 17