The Reward of Humility

Key Passage
"All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted." (Luke 18:14)
Questions
Adults: When have you felt self-satisfied in observing the mistakes of others? What should we remember at such times?
Children: Have you ever thought you were better than someone else? What is the problem with such thoughts?

Readings

First Reading • The God of Justice
Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19+23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Reward for Fidelity
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Luke 18:9-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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