Humility Evangelizes | Michael Acaldo | Episode #282
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Hosts thank Michael, remind listeners of SVdP resources, and close with a Eucharist send-off and subscription prompt.
Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, is back at the Tiny Table with Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein to talk about humility.
Michael frames humility as a clear recognition that God is in control, that any “wins” in ministry are really Christ working through the gifts He has given, and that perseverance is still a win even when outcomes do not go the way you hoped. The Dudes also explore how language matters, trading “I’m proud” for “I’m blessed,” and how humility is not an excuse to hide the light. Real humility does not seek attention, but it also does not fear being seen when it can inspire others to serve, evangelize, and follow Christ more boldly.
Along the way, you get classic BeatiDudes energy: the “parish within the parish” moment, the ego acronym “edging God out,” a rapid-fire chain reaction story about daily Mass and the domino effect of holy example, and Jeff’s legendary poem about losing with a smile. The episode lands with a simple invitation: do not let “false humility” keep you from doing good or sharing good. If the Society has been a “big secret” for too long, it is time to let it be seen, not for self, but for Christ, and for the people who need hope, help, and a path forward.
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