The Commons: Litany of Humility – Thomas Muglia

Thomas Muglia was inspired by a prayer attributed to Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val of Spain who served as friend and advisor to Pope St. Pius X. This gentle setting of the Litany of Humility is a call to live in imitation of Christ, whose humble heart offers healing for the extreme divisions of today’s world.

From my desire to be loved,
from my desire to be extolled,
from my desire to be honored,
from my desire to be praised,
from my desire to be preferred to,
from my desire to be consulted,
from my desire to be approved,
deliver me, Jesus.

O Jesus, meek and humble hearted,
hear my prayer, hear my prayer.
O Jesus, meek and humble hearted,
hear my prayer, hear my prayer.

And from the fear to be humbled,
from the fear to be despised,
from the fear of suffering rebuke,
from the fear to be defamed,
from the fear to be forgotten,
from the fear of ridicule,
fear to be wronged or suspected,
deliver me, Jesus.

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[rosalindaperez]

Thank you, God bless you for sharing this song. I really needed to listen, and pray this beautiful prayer, such relaxing music. ❤🙏

[robertozambrano]

This is a powerful Litany. I pray it every day and I just stumbled with your rendition of it. Thanks!

[jamesmccloud]

You are very underrated. I am not Catholic yet, but I've been thinking for a while now to convert. Was looking for good songs by Catholic artists. This is my first time learning about this prayer. It is such a humbling and powerful prayer, and coupled with your guitar playing and voice makes it even more powerful!

[tabbypurrkins]

A great litany when I encounter difficulties at work.

[catherinehewson]

Beautiful melody to go with this inspiring prayer . 🙏🕊💕

[robertgorton]

Very beautiful and powerful a prayer we should all make daily for it reflects the way Jesus lived his life and we should strive to live as well

[guitarista]

This is awesome! Wasn't aware that this prayer existed. How perfect for the times we're all trying to survive in! OCP needs to publish this in "Breaking Bread" as a simple hymn that the entire congregation can sing!

[susanraymond]

What a beautiful song, thankyou, God Bless You Amen

[MVJazz]

Love this up and coming artist, son of a friend, Chris Muglia, an active musician in the diocese of Phoenix.

[mo-anniemc]

I discovered this prayer this Lent and just listened to your version put to music.This is so powerful.You brought tears of joy to my eyes.May God Bless you, dear.What a powerful witness you are to the Holy Sprit’s inspiration.

[marycambron]

I too found this prayer, thought it something for me to strive for it my life.

[koolertrek]

Come to Salt Lake City for a concert please.

[bucklag]

Thank you, young man. It's a beautiful song.

[eppiekusada]

Sung with so much emotion. God bless you

[charlinebosse]

Bless you Thomas to put your beautiful talent to the service of the Lord. I love your voice and you style of music. May God bless your music munistry!

[JWilliam]

Great job with the arrangement. Just bought the Guitar PDF from OCP. Thanks! Keep up the good work! Pax Vobiscum

[lulimascaro]

This is so absolutely beautiful! It’s brings me so much peace thank you all.. 🙏

[karenpolischuk]

Thank You...will add to my daily devotions. Beautiful❣️

[Viriaja]

Such a beautiful song Thomas. Always inspirational to me. 🙏🏽

[harrietmurphy]

Nueva Eva has just brought out a Spanish edition of my little book of Cardinal Merry del Val's SPIRITUAL WRITINGS which appeared with Gracewing in 2009, and which you can still buy on Amazon. Please get your networks to promote both versions! My Spanish translation (2021) has an endorsement by Pope Francis; in Arizona there must be quite a lot of Spanish speakers, I assume. God bless your new songs!