He will not contend or cry out

“He will not contend or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.” (MT 12: 19-21)

Gentleness is the very first step in our Programs. Without this virtue we can’t think about any real relationship, especially about a marriage relationship and any cooperation which protects our dignity. The first element of gentleness is negative: “he will not contend or cry out… a bruised reed he will not break, a smoldering wick he will not quench,” but they are just the first steps to self-control and self-ownership. Later it becomes more positive—“he brings justice to victory.” And lastly he brings hope.

“God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” (Gospel Acclamation)