Catholic scholarship and Aramaic

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Shlama Addai,

Thank you for the reminder from the words of our Lord.
I think we all need to remember that God has chosen the poor in spirit- the humble and accepting souls , to whom He may reveal Himself and abide within . We who study His
word need the reminder that "Familiarity breeds contempt."
Familiarity even with holy things can make us careless, proud and smug.
We all need a fresh vision of "Him with Whom we have to do."

For look also at your calling, my Brethren; that not many among you are wise, according to the flesh; and not many among you are mighty, and not many among you are of high birth.
27 But God hath chosen the foolish ones of the world, to shame the wise; and he hath chosen the feeble ones of the world, to shame the mighty;
28 and he hath chosen those of humble birth in the world, and the despised, and them who are nothing, to bring to naught them who are something:
29 so that no flesh might, glory before him.
1 Cor. 1:26-29

Jas 2:5 Hear, my beloved brethren; hath not God chosen the poor of the world, but the rich in faith, to be heirs in the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him?

"Learn from Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls", said the highest.

Amen.

Dave