1. THE VIRTUE OF HUMILITY

2. VIRTUE *A habit gained by repeated practice
*helps us perform virtuous acts with ease, joy and promptness

3. HUMILITY
Living in the truth of who we are in relation to God and others

4. Types of HUMILITY Type We are... That means... So we should...
Metaphysical
a creature
Everything we have comes from God; we are completely dependent on Him.
Be grateful for all that we have and are.
Ontological
a person
We are made in God’s image, which gives us dignity and greatness.
Respect ourselves and others as images of God
Spiritual
a sinner
We are weak and limited; we often make mistakes; we hurt ourselves and others
Ask for help and forgiveness; forgive ourselves and others
Psychological
gifted for greatness
God has given each of us special gifts to fulfill our unique mission in life
Develop gifts (of nature and grace) through practice and prayer

5. Covenant God’s way of making us part of His family.
God uses the images of ADOPTION and MARRIAGE to symbolize this.

6. Prefiguration
helps us look for people and events in the Old Testament that point to Jesus for their fulfillment.