Contemplation #31
From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, book 2, chapter 6.
It is characteristic of a humble soul always to do good and to think little of itself. It is a mark of great purity and deep faith to look for no consolation in created things. The man who desires no justification from without has clearly entrusted himself to God: "For not he who commendeth himself is approved," says St. Paul, "but he whom God commendeth."[

Contemplation #32
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2
Some Questions for Contemplation:
What type of disgrace follows pride?
Why do the humble gain wisdom?
What wisdom have I gained through these meditations?

Through our 32 meditations on humility we have focused on where our journey must begin. Our move toward God is possible only in letting go of our inflated and stubborn pride, a type of self-love that leads to self-death. Now, let us move in our meditations to the adoration of God, the love of God which replaces our self-infatuation.

Contemplation #33
From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, book 2, chapter 7.
BLESSED is he who appreciates what it is to love Jesus and who despises himself for the sake of Jesus. Give up all other love for His, since He wishes to be loved alone above all things.