I tell you solemnly, tax collectors and prostitutes are making their way into the kingdom of God before you. For John came to you, a pattern of true righteousness, but you did not believe him, and yet the tax collectors and prostitutes did.
Mt.21:31,32
Jesus accuses the chief priests and elders of stubborn obstinacy and pride which holds them back. He points out gross sinners who are heading for God's kingdom because they believed and repented.
The king of the universe was born in a stinking stable. You couldn't get much more humble beginnings. This sets the bar, the bar of humility, for anyone who is to follow. The bar of humility is high and difficult for the proud and low and easy for the humble.
Lord Jesus, you are humble of heart. Make me humble of heart that I may be closer to you.
Saint Lucy, please pray for me
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