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The way of humility and meekness...
July 16, 2026
Dear Family of Mary!
June 25, 2026 (the 45th anniversary message!)
“Dear children! Rejoice with me because the Most High permits me to be with you, to lead you to Him Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Rejoice, little children, and be joyful also in difficulties and you will have the strength, because you will be aware that you are transient, and you will know to offer everything to God. That is why, do not forget: I am your Mother and I love you. Thank you for having responded to my call." (With Ecclesiastical approval)
The Gospel reading for today is very short, and to the point. Jesus calls us to a special kind of holiness...meekness.
Matthew 11:28-30
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."
The virtue of Meekness is often misunderstood. We can assume that someone who is meek is also weak. They let themselves be walked all over. But that is not the Biblical meaning. Here is a good definition from Bible Hub:
"Meekness, as portrayed in the Bible, involves a posture of humility, gentleness, and patient reliance on God. It is neither mere passivity nor timidity. Rather, it is power under control-an inner strength that entrusts personal rights to God rather than demanding them. The Old Testament frequently captures the Hebrew term often translated as “afflicted,” “humble,” or “meek” (e.g., ‘anav in Hebrew), conveying a person who willingly yields to God’s authority. In the New Testament, the Greek word “praus” highlights a quiet, humble disposition rooted in faith, not fear." (How does the Bible define and value meekness?)
A good analogy is that of a strong horse that is "meeked". He has great power, but is under the gentle control of his master, and allows himself to be guided and led by his master. Such a horse would have been a great asset in battle, as he would remain under his master's guidance no matter what. Strength under control.
Jesus said in the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth!" Mt 5:5
Certainly, the meek are not the weak, but the strong who submit all to the Lord and follow Him! They will endure, and remain faithful to the Lord, who will prosper them.
Our Lady calls us to be meek in several messages. Here is one:
July 2, 2007 "Dear children! In the great love of God, I come to you today to lead you on the way of humility and meekness. The first station on that way, my children, is confession. Reject your arrogance and kneel down before my Son. Comprehend, my children, that you have nothing and you can do nothing. The only thing that you have and that you possess is sin... Be cleansed and accept meekness and humility. My Son could have won with strength, but He chose meekness, humility and love. Follow my Son and give me your hands so that, together, we may climb the mountain and win. Thank you."
Jesus is our best example of meekness. He walked throughout Judea, teaching and healing His people, without ever claiming them as was His right to do! He allowed himself to be rejected, condemned, flogged, paraded throughout Jerusalem, and crucified for our sake. He had the power to stop it all but chose to walk that road for us. His was great power under control. And He won our salvation through his meekness and faithfulness to the Father's plan.
Our Lady also is meek. She comes to us every day in Medjugorje, to meet us there and bless us and teach us and guide us to her Son, no matter how stubborn we might be. She is strength in control, just like Jesus! May we follow her into life!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
Mary TV
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