Foolish self-esteem
“Let us contemplate, at first, that foolish self-esteem which pervades most of us. How proud we are of our little merits, our possessions, talents, and our family, and how ready we are to look down upon others! How anxious we are to equal our superiors in the stations of life, and to leave that station to which we really belong! And how often do we pride ourselves that our work is better than that of anybody else!” – St. John Vianney, Quinquagesima Sunday ~ The Enemies of Our Salvation
Guilty. It took two unplanned work separations (ever – both this year) to fully grasp the reality that I am, in fact, guilty of priding myself for little talents, and that my work is not just good, but better. I didn’t think I was prideful in this area, but.. yeah… let’s go ahead and rip off that band-aid.
In other news – looking for a job! Hoping to continue to work from home. Happy to work long hours, but highly value the flexibility to be available when and where I’m needed.
And… ordination to the Diaconate is just a week and a half away (Sept 7). Please pray for me, and my 18 brothers, as well as for those who hoped to be ordained that day, and will not receive that gift.
