What wouldn’t I give to be taken into account more and more, to be obeyed, to never be criticized or suspected of anything, to always be promoted to higher levels… And I dream of castles and crowns, of bigger desks, of appearing in newspapers or TV news, for everyone to know me and speak well of my works…

Lord, help me not to fear anonymity. Teach me not to seek vain glories. Lead me down the path of humility and simplicity. May I not care if my ideas or my works don’t bear my signature. May I rejoice in being a foundation brick, extremely important yet hidden. May I not worry if after my death no one remembers me…

Reflection from The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi