Episode 2949: True Humility and the Christian Call to Hope - Nightly Episode

“O my God, at the end of this day I thank You most heartily for all the graces I have received from You. I am sorry that I have not made better use of them. I am sorry for all the sins I have committed against You. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me under your protection. St. Joseph, my dear Guardian Angel, and all you saints of God, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory. Amen.”
True Humility and the Christian Call to Hope
Tonight, we will explore the virtue of humility and the importance of infusing comfort and hope in the lives of others. In a world filled with pride, despair, and self-doubt, true humility leads us to recognize both our dignity and our need for God.
Bl. Edvige Carboni reminds us:
“One must always infuse comfort and hope.”
And the Church teaches us that humility is not about self-deprecation but about living in truth. As Finding Simplicity states:

“To be humble simply means to live according to the truth, or according to reality. Humility is to know who we are in the sight of God, recognizing our great worth and dignity as His children, as well as acknowledging our sins and negligences that keep us from living according to this dignity.”
This episode will reflect on how true humility draws us closer to God, how pride blinds us, and how we can bring hope to others through humility and charity.
Humility: Living in Truth
The world often misunderstands humility, equating it with weakness, self-degradation, or even false modesty. But true humility, as the Church teaches, is simply living in truth:
Recognizing that we are beloved children of God, created in His image.
Acknowledging our faults and sins without exaggeration or despair.
Understanding that our talents and virtues are gifts from God, not achievements of our own making.
The proud man believes he is self-sufficient, failing to recognize his dependence on God. The truly humble man, however, understands that everything—his strengths and his weaknesses—must be placed in God’s hands.
This is why the saints were the most humble people, yet also the most confident. They saw their weaknesses clearly but trusted completely in God's grace.
Pride: The Greatest Obstacle to Grace
Pride is the root of all sin. It was pride that caused Lucifer to rebel against God. It was pride that led Adam and Eve to disobey. Pride convinces us that we are self-sufficient, that we do not need God, and that our way is better than His.
But pride manifests in different ways:
Arrogance – Thinking we are superior to others.
False Humility – Pretending to be worse than we are, drawing attention to ourselves.
Despair – Believing that our sins are too great for God’s mercy.
True humility avoids these traps. As the quote from Finding Simplicity reminds us:

“A humble person is quick to admit his or her faults, but at the same time does not seek to announce them at every possible opportunity. Nor do they attempt to claim faults which are not their own.”
A humble person does not despair over sin but instead repents and trusts in God's mercy. This is why humility is always linked to hope.
Bringing Comfort and Hope to Others
Bl. Edvige Carboni tells us:
“One must always infuse comfort and hope.”
True humility directs our attention away from ourselves and toward God and others. When we humble ourselves, we become instruments of God’s love, bringing comfort and encouragement to those who are struggling.
How can we live this out?
Speak words of encouragement – The world is filled with negativity. A kind word, inspired by humility, can lift another’s spirit.
Be patient with the faults of others – Just as God is patient with us, we must be patient with others.
Trust in God’s plan – Even in suffering, a humble soul trusts that God is working for good. This trust inspires hope in others.
Christ, in His humility, gave Himself entirely for us. He did not come to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). If we are to follow Him, we must do the same lowering ourselves to lift others up.
Conclusion: The Path of Humility and Hope
Humility is not weakness—it is the greatest strength, for it aligns us with God’s truth. When we embrace humility, we become instruments of peace, bringing hope to those around us.
Let us examine our hearts:
Do we recognize our dependence on God?
Are we quick to admit our faults without exaggeration or despair?
Do we bring comfort and hope to others, or do we tear them down?
The more we humble ourselves, the more we will find joy, peace, and trust in God’s plan.

Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father,
You created us in Your image and call us to live in truth. Grant us the grace to embrace true humility, recognizing our dignity as Your children and our dependence on Your mercy. Through the intercession of Our Lady, may we always seek humility and never lose sight of the hope that comes from Christ. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Thank you for joining us tonight. May God bless you with peace, humility, and hope. Good night.