The beautiful explanation of the name "LORD"

Gospel Thoughts*

*Ordinary Season : 17th Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 13:36-43*

*First Reading - Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28*

*The beautiful explanation of the name "LORD"*

*1) The Seven beautiful meaning of the term Lord*

*The first reading of the day gives various meaning of the name Lord*

*A)  The Lord is merciful*

This is one of the dominant character of the Lord 

Lord is merciful to all those who are ready to accept their fault 

*B) The Lord is gracious*

The Lord is the one who is filled with grace and always fills His children with bountiful graces 

Grace is a special character of God. 

Grace is the spontaneous, unmerited gift of the divine favour in the salvation of sinners

*C) The Lord is slow to anger*

This is another character of the Lord 

This also means that the our Lord is patient able to accept us as we are with all our weaknesses

*D) The Lord is rich in Kindness*

Kindness is a quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Kindness is one of the great values, which makes us to practice the kingdom values in our life 

*E) The Lord is Rich in fidelity*

The fidelity of the Lord speaks about the faithfulness of God 

The Lord is faithful to His promises and He remains faithful in all the situations

*F) The Lord is the one who continues  his kindness for a thousand generations*

The Kindness  is not for one person or few years. 

It runs into thousand generations. This is something which we can't even think of 

*G) The Lord is the one who forgivies the wickedness, crime and sin*

The Lord means the Forgiveness. The forgiveness is hidden in the name *Lord*

He is able to forgive any sins when we humbly accept our faults  

The Lord's forgiveness has not limit and boundary

*2) Need to adopt these characteristics of Lord in our life*

The seven beautiful words explain the name of the Lord, meaningfully, which have a practical relevance to our life 

We need to adopt these characteristics in our life in order to grow in holiness and grace 

If so am I ready? 

Which are the characteristics of thr Lord already found in my life? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*