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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Faith and Humility

In his Second Letter to Timothy, Paul reminded his pupil Timothy about the faith example of his mother and grandmother:
"I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy, as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you." 
(2 Timothy 1:4-5)

Just today, I read a reflection on today's Gospel passage written by my mom, Maria, which was sent through the Office of Alumni Relations at King's College.

Her beautiful and humble faith is on full display in her composition. It is a faith that I was blessed to experience while growing up. Her faith shaped my own understanding of God. And hers is a faith that continues to inspire me.

I share her reflection on the virtue of humility as found in today's Gospel from Matthew 23:1-12:
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