Br. Bertrand Hebert, O.P., on Gos as a Humble Carpenter

". . . Before his public ministry, Jesus was not known for his elegance of speech or his miracles. On the contrary, his fellow Nazoreans were surprised by his words and deeds: 'Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Is not this the carpenter's son' (Matt 13:54–55)? He certainly had a reputation, but only as a simple laborer. . .

"Yet, we who follow this humble carpenter are all too quick to complain when the work assigned to us is beneath our dignity, unworthy of our talents - as if these were our own in the first place (1 Cor 4:7)."

In a recent commentary, Brother Bertrand Hebert, O.P., reflected on the importance of giving thanks for being made instruments and tools of this divine carpenter and continuing our cooperation with His work..

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Dominicana: God Was a Humble Carpenter (25 OCT 22)