Prof. Msgr. Vladimir Felzmann aka Father Vlad 

still working to help God make this World a better place 

“The who humbles himself – and herself – is exalted.”

The word "humility" comes from the Latin word humilitas, which may be translated as "humble",  but also as "grounded", or "from the earth", since it derives from humus (earth).

To be humble does not mean second rate or grovelling; but realistic; accepting the facts of your life.

Reality is factual. Perceptions are personal and mobile. They change. My view of myself has evolved with the passing of years.

Great people – truly great humans – are humble.  Albert Einstein famously stated, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious," and credited his success to this curiosity rather than special gifts.

In his later years, he wrote that the respect and love he received for his work were embarrassing because it was simply what he felt driven to do.

He declined numerous honours and awards throughout his life, showing a consistent modesty about his accomplishments.

How about you? What will people hear about you at your funeral eulogy?

I accept that the quality of my PIES – the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions of my life – are God-given and they are there to enable me to fulfil my vocation and, when and if I  fulfil that, I  will be exalted.

Exaltation is not my ambition. According to Jesus Christ it will the consequence – the outcome  - of my humility.

That is my hope. That is my motivation. Einstein was passionately curious. I am passionately committed to doing God’s will. Hence my short homilies.

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