46 Chapter Three Humility, the third virtue mentioned in the Gospel, which you should possess and cultivate in three ways, in imitation of the Virgin. The Virgin Mary was always most humble, and the Lord regarded her humility [cf. Lk 1:48]. Out of this humility, in order to please God, she thought, spoke, and acted in the following way: She was troubled and made fearful by Gabriel’s praise, and replied with humility, saying: “I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say” [cf. Lk 1:38]. According to the example and in imitation of the Virgin, members of this Order should be troubled and afraid when they are praised or placed in office. There is true humility in the one who, when praised from outside, is sad and troubled within; while pride is found in one who is cheerful and glad to be raised to a special office or receive the praise of others. Let them conduct themselves with humility in Chapters and in council meetings, neither excusing nor defending themselves, not preferring personal opinions to those of the community, nor following their own inclinations. Let them always say: “Let it be done to me as you say,” and not as I say.
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