Humbly regard others as more important then yourselves

“Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also everyone for those of others.” (Phil 2: 3-4)

I and my own interests or others—the simple test of selfishness or vainglory. Who is more important for me: others or myself? The only way to fulfill my life is to be a gift of self. It is too difficult to be a gift of self when I am more important then others.

“Amen, I say to you: That you who have left all and followed me will receive a hundredfold and possess eternal life.” (Communion Antiphon)