with all humility and gentleness

“I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace: one Body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call;” (EPH 4: 1-4)

This is a strategy for all kinds of difficult situations: “with humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love.” We are not perfect; we are sinners, weak and fragile; when we respect another with “humility and gentleness,” “the unity of the Spirit” can help us love stronger.

“We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; the glorious company of Apostles praise you.” (Gospel Acclamation)