Greetings on this the Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Exodus 3:13-20; Psalm 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27; Matthew 11:28-30
Summary
Jesus said:
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (MT 11:28-30)
Reflection
“But,” said Moses to God, “if I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what do I tell them?” God replied to Moses: I am who I am. Then he added: This is what you will tell the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you (Ex 3:13-14).
Generally the theological perspective of the “I AM” declaration is in regards to the singular importance of the Lord beyond any god one may currently possess. What I call the Omni’s of God: Omnipresence, Omniscience, and Omnipotence.
But Jesus casts the light on the divine as Meek and Humble (to the heart/in the heart/central to my being). Meek means having impulse control and being gentle. Humble meaning merciful and compassionate.
You can find rest in such a divine person. Rest in this life and rest in eternal life.
Personal Reflection
I was preparing a funeral mass liturgy early this morning and wanted to find gospel portion that fits for a man whom was described as humble and that he wanted, above all else, to have a simple, humble memorial. I picked the Sermon on the Mount. I could have picked this gospel portion, The Gentle Mastery of Christ, we read today. The deceased modeled his life after the divine, humble and meek.
Sacred Readings Full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071725.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
God Bless you, the deceased and his loved ones at today’s service.
May we always enter the need.