As long as in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is being proclaimed, in that I rejoice. Indeed I shall continue to rejoice. -- Philippians 1:18
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any
consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any
affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same
mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one
purpose. -- Philippians 2:1-2
JESUS HUMBLED HIMSELF
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who,
although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God
a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a
bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in
appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the
point of death, even death on a cross. -- Philippians 2:5-8
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind
regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely
look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of
others. -- Philippians 2:3-4
JESUS IS LORD
For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the
name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE
WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the
earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to
the glory of God the Father. -- Philippians 2:9-11
Recall to yourself that our Lord is the beloved Son of the living God;
that He is Himself the God of all consolation, the sight of whom forms
the beatitude of the angels and elect. And yet, what does He not suffer!
-- St Ignatius Loyola
Published: 11/2/12-4:20PM
