Who among you is wise? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.[1] I cannot blame the poor and deny what I am, disregard the marginalized and cover up what I do. What stops me from being a raving maniac a blithering idiot an unhinged lunatic? WhatContinue reading “Still More Humility”
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My Refuge (Psalm 25)
I lift up my soul and trust, my Lady, Do not let me live in shame and guilt, Do not let my negativity triumph over me. For they will be put to shame, who are deceitful and insincere. Show me your ways, my Lady, guide me in your truth and teach me, I long forContinue reading “My Refuge (Psalm 25)”
Meek
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. The kind and gentle will persist, continue to have compassion, they will always yield to neighbor and obey the union of wills. The kind of heart form endless bonds, the gentle of spirit promote symbiotic relationships benefitting all those involved. Meekness is not intuitive. ItContinue reading “Meek”
Kindness
“I am so anxious that you have an invincible kindness”[1] Show all sincere esteem. Give all the kindness of gentleness and patience. What joy we will live! What blessedness we will have! “For kindness begets kindness.”[2] What holds us? Charity – Bound by God’s love Our hearts beat as one in the Spirit Kindness createsContinue reading “Kindness”
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