“One act of humility is worth more than all the knowledge of the world.” (St. Teresa of Avila)

Jesus, give us vision clear.  Help us now to see,
The best way to crush the devil’s head is through humility.
He has no defense against it.  Against it he crumbles.
The devil loses all his might when a soul is humble.

Let’s reject praise unto us.  Let praise to God now be restored.
To walk in true humility, let’s contemplate the passion of our Lord.
Structures built tall and high, first need a deep foundation.
Before ascending a high mountain, we must gain strength through tribulation.

Loved ones have walked a painful and misguided path of pride.
They’ve heeded Satan’s prideful promptings, absorbed his snarling words in stride.
Show to them, Lord Jesus, how pride is futility.
The path which leads to life is the path of humility.

Go to them now sweet Jesus.  Kick the devil from their lives.
Help them know Your loving laws.  Free them from their pride.
Help them see You are the source of all ability.
Dear Lord, take away all pride.  Restore humility.

(Based on St. Augustine, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Bl. Giles of Assisi, St. Faustina)