Sometimes we need a reminder to stay humble.
I have heard a story that demonstrates humility in a way I would like to share with you. A Rabbi was walking along one evening, and came upon a watchman. He asks the watchman who he works for and the watchman replies that he works for the wealthy family in the estate. It is his job to guard their property at night. The watchman asks the rabbi “For whom do you work?” and the rabbi stops. He replies he ought to hire this watchman to ask him that every day.
Another humble man, the centurion from today’s gospel, understood this. Where he would usually wait at the gates for emperors or generals, the centurion awaits Jesus and remains humble before him by saying “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof.” When we proclaim this at mass, we open our home to the Lord and all His good works.
Who does your household serve? Let us keep asking this question during Advent.
Brothers and sisters, our homes and hearts are open so that the Lord may enter this Advent season.
