SLIDE 1: "It was pride that changed the angels into devils; it is humility that makes men angels”--St.
Augustine
P1: St. Augustine once said, "It was pride that changed the angels into devils; it is humility that makes
men angels”. A Magis morning to each and every one! Today, our group aims to explain what exactly the
saints mean when one talks about humility. How can such a virtue greatly impact our lives? Can any one
of you guess? To ignite your deductive skills, we’ve prepared a game everyone is quite familiar with. The
words presented are all relevant to the topic of “humility”.
SLIDE 6: Etymology of Humility: Latin word humilitas, a noun connected to the adjective humilis
–"humble," "grounded," or "from the earth," since it derives from humus (earth).
P2: The term "humility" stems from the Latin word humilitas, a noun connected to the adjective humilis,
which may be rendered as "humble," "grounded," or "from the earth," since it derives from humus (earth).
SLIDE 7: An in-depth discussion of Humility
SLIDE 8: 1. Humility enables us to acknowledge our limitations, especially since we are not always in
control of our environment and the people in it.
P1: Humility is a virtue that involves acknowledging our limitations as individuals, groups, and
organizations. It is being aware that we aren’t always in control all the time and being open to receiving
help and assistance from other people. Collaboration, compromise, and embracing our dependence and
limitations become valuable experiences.
SLIDE 9: 2. Humility fosters partnership, trust, and gratitude, turning flaws into growth opportunities.
P2: Humility removes the idea of rivalry, allowing us to perceive each other as partners from whom we
can learn and receive, fostering mutual trust and enriching our lives. It leads to gratitude and the
realization that the beauty in life is a gift. Accepting humility encourages us to make genuine connections,
viewing flaws as opportunities for personal growth.
SLIDE 10: 3. Adopting Ignatius' model of humility entails fearlessly acknowledging our inherent smallness
and vulnerability, even in the face of failure.
P1: Adopting Ignatius' model of humility entails fearlessly acknowledging our inherent smallness and
vulnerability, even in the face of failure. This faith-based mindset anticipates positive outcomes, fostering
greater human depth and a closer relationship with the divine. Humility emerges as an important factor in
strengthening relationships and propelling personal development.
SLIDE 11: In conclusion, by acknowledging the interplay of pride and humility, we confront the subtleties
of evil, making conscious choices for kindness and gaining insight into our attitudes and relationships.
P2: Recognizing the coexistence of pride and humility, we confront the intricacies of evil that may
influence us even when we have seemingly virtuous goals. We empower ourselves to make conscious
choices that lead us along the road of kindness in our lives by gaining insight into these dynamics,
generating a greater grasp of the nuances inside our attitudes and relationships.