When the Homily is about Immunology

Pride and Patience

Pride is the father of all sins, so say the Fathers. This is most abundantly clear to me since I fully exemplify such in my life.
I grow impatient because I think so highly of myself and my needs, that what others may want or need are entirely secondary. Furthermore, even the laws of physics ought to bow down to my desires! How dare gravity pull that pint of ale out of my hands and shatter it upon the ground!

Knowing this to be the case is no cure. Healing takes time and WORK. Sin is sickness and I am running a VERY high fever.

Asceticism: Patiently and peacefully holding a screaming baby who will not be comforted.