March 19th
Book Three, Chapter 41
Of the Contempt for all Earthly Honor

Lord, we are blinded and quickly misled by vanity.  If I examine myself rightly, no injury has ever been done me by any creature; hence I have nothing for which to make a just complaint to You.  But I have sinned often and gravely against You; therefore, is every creature in arms against me.  Confusion and contempt should in justice come upon me, but to You due praise, honor, and glory.  And unless I prepare myself to be willingly despised and forsaken by every creature, to be considered absolutely nothing, I cannot have interior peace and strength, nor can I be enlightened spiritually or completely united with You.