(Chapters 2 and 3 Meekness and Humiliy )
Anger, pride and vengeance are powerful motivations for many unfortunate actions. Resultant mortal tragedies are all too frequent. We learn in these chapters of How to Love As Jesus Loves, Unlocking the Treasures of Christ's Sacred Heart, by Francis P. Donnelly, S.J., about the overriding supernatural efficacy of meekness and humility in drawing us closer to Christ in all of life's circumstances. The author contrasts the stregth of meekness with anger's "unlovely daughters". Referring to the limitless meekness and humility we see in Our Lord's words and actions, as the "school of Christ", we, His "students", are again reminded of the need to be like children, to grow in holiness, virtue and love for one another. In a beautiful weekday Mass sermon our priest explained that we are unlikely to err when the motivation of our actions is truly the love of Jesus.
Timeless Catholic writings are keys that help us to appreciate the vast treasures of our faith. I look forward to sharing more about How to Love As Jesus Loves, Unlocking the Treasures of Christ's Sacred Heart, by Francis P. Donnelly, S.J.