Even More Meek and Humble

To truly appreciate Life

we need the blessings,

we need the lessons

of the mystery of Love.

“Jesus comes not in a tumult,

but as silently as sunshine

floods the fields,

as sweetly as the flower

breathes its perfume” [1]

He holds our hands,

He wipes our tears,

He soothes our hearts,

He frees our souls,

He makes us one.

“He wants our generous service

and whole-souled love.

He wants us to learn

His precepts, His doctrines,

and to mold our lives accordingly.”[2]

We owe Him

awareness…

gratitude…

submission…

penance…

amends.

He wants us to…

“Learn of me,

because I am meek,

and humble of heart.” [3]

[1] Father Judge Meditations p. 20

[2] Ibid p.20

[3] Matthew 11: 29

Clearing the Lane

Strikes are indeed demonstrative

and gutter balls are not helpful…

happiness is making the spare.

Smashing the headpin

creates doable spares…

a change in approach.

Missing the headpin

leads to difficult spares…

a change in tactic

Glancing the headpin

makes a dreaded split…

often a lose/lose

Making the spare

is a calling…

to clear the lane

More More Meek and Humble

Jesus is a humble spirit

Starting with no cradle.

“The poorest waif, the beggar’s child,

can at least claim a crib,

but Jesus shared

the straw of the hillside beast.” [1]

He had a submissive attitude,

He turned the other cheek,

He allowed trespassing,

He demanded service.

He suggested we follow his lead

“… learn from me, for I am meek

and humble of heart.” [2]

a tough call to answer.

No anger or furor

No temper or ire

No bluster or blabber.

No “sputter or stutter.”[3]

“… you cannot get the best of those

who are meek and humble…

they are serene and passive

as a summer’s day…”[4]

What is humility?

It’s realizing the truth,

We may have a little talent.

God gave that to us.

Have a humble spirit

Move with grace and blessing.

[1] Father Judge Meditations p. 145

[2] Matthew 5: 5

[3] Ibid. p. 145

[4] Ibid. p. 145

More Meek and Humble

Start with humility

“Learn of me because I am meek

and humble of heart” [1]

What Jesus suggests is doable,

with our commitment

God sanctifies with grace

“Jesus lived in obscurity; poor, unknown,

forgotten, submissive to all;

without the acclamations of a crowd” [2]

His service was to all

from washing feet

to dying on the cross,

“… the virtue of humility

is the solution to all our troubles,

a quick remedy for all our temptations.”[3]

A lesson learned…

gentleness accommodates,

kindness cooperates.

[1] Matthew 11: 29

[2] Father Judge Meditations p. 254

[3] Ibid p.254

Putting Up With

Community is

putting up with and taking care of

with kindness and patience.

“Patience bears calamities

with constancy and calmness

and submits to the will of God.”[1]

Love is kind,

Love is grateful,

Love is pleasant. [2]

The marginalized

endure abandonment

and heartlessness.

Their forbearance

and unassuming meekness

changes hearts and lives.

Love is always selfless,

Love is slow to anger,

Love is quick to forgive. [3]

The greedy and thoughtless

are demanding

and give no return.

Bearing one another’s burdens

brings peace and joy

and make a spirit kind.

[1] Father Judge Meditations p. 237

[2] 1 Corinthians 13: 4

[3] 1 Corinthians 13: 5

Meek and Humble

“Treat Jesus as a real person…

Put heart into our prayers,

and have a personal feeling…”[1]

Being with Jesus is not hard,

He is our kind and gentle brother.

Just be meek and humble in prayer.

The meek and humble

call upon God with heart-felt holiness:

repentant, enlightened, and sanctified.

“Proud people are curious,

envious, impossible, overbearing,

mischief-making… and unyielding.”[2]

Humble people are satisfied,

entrusting, collaborative, compliant,

peace-making… and yielding.

To lead the way, first, follow the Way,

Imitate Jesus, “Learn of Me,

because I am meek and humble of heart.”[3]

[1] Father Judge Meditations p. 202

[2] Ibid p. 202

[3] Matthew 11: 29

Listen to Listen

Upon awakening,

I place myself in God’s presence,

humbling myself with silence.

I am not alone

I realize God’s image and likeness

surrounds me and abides in me.

“If we listen; we shall be changed…

led to higher things,

away from trifling matters.”[1]

What God says is for me alone.

If I listen to the call;

I share the confidence.

“Wait here and be with me.”[2]

This is what we are asked to do…

to inflame the will, to be faithful.[3]

Lord, I am with you

give me ears –

to hear what you hear.

[1] Father Judge Meditations p. 3

[2] Matthew 26: 38

[3] Ibid p. 3