First, the quality Jesus blesses in the...

First, the quality Jesus blesses in the third Beatitude has nothing to do with all the negative images triggered by the English word “meek.” Although it is a challenge to pin down the exact meaning of the original word Jesus uses, it clearly does not mean no brain, no brawn, no backbone; it clearly does not mean no convictions, no courage, no spirit, no drive, no guts. How do we know this? For one simple reason: Only two people in the Bible…