Guided practice with memorizing the 10 commandments
4th Commandment and Beatitude comparison:
The Beatitude “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” There is a lot in common with the fourth commandment, “Honor your father and mother that you may have long life and prosper in the land that the Lord, your God, is giving you.” A humble person will honor his parents his whole life, whereas a proud one might have a very difficult time respecting them. A humble person will “inherit the earth,” according to Christ, just as a good son or daughter will continue to live in the promised land. In a sense, this Beatitude extends the honor due to parents to every human being because our humility should inform our relationship with everyone. The result is inheriting not just the land of Israel but also the entire world. Write a 2 paragraph reflection on the comparison of these two precepts of the church
Homework:
1. Comparison reflection due next class period
2. ( only 6th hour) Write a 2 paragraph reflection on the relationship between one of the Beatitudes and one of the Commandments of the Decalogue. (due 1/12)