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THE CALL TO HUMILITY AND SERVICE

 

The Call to Humility and Service

Dear Beloved in Christ,

In a world that often glorifies power, prestige, and self-promotion, the call to humility and service stands as a . Jesus Himself, the King of Kings, demonstrated the ultimate act of humility when He washed the feet of His disciples (John 13:1-17). He said, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." This act was not merely symbolic; it was a profound lesson in .

Humility is not weakness; it is the strength to recognize our dependence on God and our responsibility to serve others. The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Philippians 2:3-4, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." This call to humility is a call to love—love that puts others first, love that seeks to uplift rather than dominate, and love that reflects the heart of Christ.

is measured not by how many serve us, but by how many we serve. When we embrace humility, we open ourselves to the work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to love selflessly and to lead with compassion. Let us ask ourselves: Are we seeking to be served, or are we looking for opportunities to serve? Are we focused on our own advancement, or are we investing in the well-being of others?

Let us follow the example of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). May our lives be marked by humility, our actions by service, and our hearts by love.

In His Humility, 

Archbishop and Presiding Prelate 

Sir Andres B. Quow

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