REFLECTION
LONGING FOR HUMILITY After I had read the book Loving Mercy by Brother Wim Verschuren, I reflected on what he says about mercy, being more than just an activity. Mercy is an attitude, a way of being. I would honestly say that before I joined the Congregation, I knew that mercy of course was more than actions. Now being a member of the Congregation, I realize that there is a lot more to learn about the way of mercy.
To start with, humility is one of the greatest virtues that I should have. How will that be possible in this current world? It is by emptying myself. And how do I empty myself? The only way is by having the desire for humility. Trying to weigh the answer was like, ‘Am I serious about what I am saying? ’ Because it seems one of the impossible things in my life. But when I came to think of it, Jesus Christ came to the world because of the loving mercy He had for us. He came to show us the way to the Father, that is to have eternal life, and Jesus is the only way. From the example of Jesus Christ, the way to have the desire for humility is by doing what is least expected of me in a positive way (Philippians 2:6). Jesus, being Lord, humbled himself and took the form of a slave. And that was the least of what was expected of him. For me as a Christian I try to follow the way of mercy. Having learned that this is possible by living a humble life in this world today, I was surprised that what came to my mind was the famous quote from the Bible, Matthew 25:40: “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” By doing the least of what is expected of me in a positive way to everybody, I will empty myself so that God can take possession of me, and that is the way humility is earned. Brother Bonface Ogari Monyancha CMM, second-year novice, Kenya
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