Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the world... (Matt 5:5) What a challenging call when we live in a world that revolves around power and ego. This topic is also relevant to the call to conversion of this Sunday's readings.
Marie from Faith of the Fathers wrote a superb post on the concept of meekness. Please go and read the whole post...
"For the meek of heart know that in and of itself it has nothing to offer apart from what it has received from God, for all is Gift. For as Scripture reminds us, "If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. each looking out not for his own interests, but (also) everyone for those of others.""
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Hector,
I've been meaning to say thank you far all the inspiration that helps me in my journey. I thank you for the inspiration of others you have brought to all of us, too. God Has Blessed You with a wonderful gift.
Posted by: Bernice Marie Cecile | January 21, 2006 at 05:31 PM
Bernice, thank you so much for your kind words. I hope this blog helps people live better lives through God. Your comment means a lot to me. God bless you!
Posted by: Hector | January 21, 2006 at 08:54 PM
Hector and Marie Cecile,
once again thank you both for your kind words and support.
It means a lot in that I truly admire Hector's many posts on this Blog and learn a great deal from him and others.
Please keep me in your prayers, as we are having a heatwave here(Australia). Yesterday it was 120F degrees and today it is 110F degrees, this is NOT good for my own health.
Thankyou most kindly.
Peace of Christ to you both.
Marie
Posted by: | January 22, 2006 at 12:50 AM