tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-909090604498555783.post2515515693899873136..comments2023-11-05T06:01:35.791-05:00Comments on Spirit Singing: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit- Sixth Hymn of Virtue: GentlenessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-909090604498555783.post-10181614752670754082009-03-10T14:49:00.000-04:002009-03-10T14:49:00.000-04:00Well written, Rose, and so true. Love it. . . "Wh...Well written, Rose, and so true. Love it. . . "Why is gentleness so important? Because it has the light of mercy shining through its garment." <BR/><BR/>I recall some saint saying we are all beggers before the Lord. If we see one another this way, I would assume gentleness follows.<BR/><BR/>Then I think of Francis of Assisi kissing the leper to overcome his revulsion. That required strength and gentleness. <BR/><BR/>Our sins block light, obscure vision, whatever veils gentleness deforms us. Jesus is the answer, and the Most Holy Eucharist, Confession, and prayer are His remedies.<BR/><BR/>Sigh.<BR/><BR/>I sooooooooooo want to hear those lovely words that Gabriel spoke to Mary at MY judgment, but not only MY judgment but for all those who seek Christ.<BR/><BR/>And Teresa of Avila might say, "Patience obtains all things."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com