3rd Beatitude – Nov 09 – Homily – Fr Terrance

 

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Nov 09, 2021, on how the Third Beatitude calls the Meek and Gentle blessed in the Lord.

Notes:

Meek means mild and gentle Middle ground between uncontrolled anger and stoicism, another word is equanimity, which has a balance of the soul and involves self-control

Christian definition is to supernaturalize this self-control so that it becomes God control and centers on humility

No man can rule others unless he controls himself

Jesus is a model of meekness

Cornelius Lapide

1 humble heart

2 soft answers turn away anger

3 bear injuries with patience

4 rejoice in being wronged

5 meekness to

Romans 12:17-21 overcome evil will good

The meek will inherit the earth

Finally, be meek and kind to ourselves, do not freat over our faults, do not be angry at being angry. This is rooted in pride because we are upset that we see our faults and hurts our pride

If our response is angry and stormy then it is not from theLord

1 Kings 19:11-13 - "There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD—but the LORD was not in the wind; after the wind, an earthquake—but the LORD was not in the earthquake; 12after the earthquake, fire—but the LORD was not in the fire; after the fire, a light silent sound. 13When he heard this, Elijah hid his face... https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/19#11019011

Ave Maria!

Mass: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (alt) - Feast
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110921.cfm
1st: eze 41:1-2, 8-9, 12
Resp: psa 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-11
2nd: 1co 3:9-11, 16-17
Gsp: joh 2:13-22

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