Dear Isabel:

Sorry about the delay in answering.

Jesus had a righteous and justified anger. We, too, are to express a righteous anger when we see the evil of this world. Humility does not mean docility. Humility means to conform and submit oneself to the will of God. In doing so we have an obligation to be angry when we see injustice and evil of any kind.

As for meekness:

A guy named Zahmir gave a wonderful analysis of the word meekness in a post over at the Catholic Answers forum, I excerpt his post here.

One important word that I want to fight for today is the word "meek." I will present both sides

The first is probably the most common usage:

* humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"

* very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes

* evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient"

Because this is what we think of when we think of "meek," when we read Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we might be turned off or think that Jesus wants to be pushovers.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)

On the contrary, the best definition of meek I got was from one of my theology professors: "To be meek is to be like a rock, unmoved by the ocean waves." (my emphasis)

Psalm 37:10-11 reads:

In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.

While those who are evil are caught up in the world and tossed side to side, it is the meek who remain grounded and firm in the face of adversity. They defend "the land" with steadfastness and honor and shall inherit it when the time comes.

[Pope] Benedict [XVI] writes the following:

Having a clear faith, based on the creed of the church is often labeled today as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, which is letting oneself be tossed and swept along by every wind of teaching, looks like the only attitude acceptable to today's standards.

[Pope] Benedict [XVI] calls us to meekness.

Jesus was meek. He held firm to his promises and followed his Father's will. Although the non-Christian might be tempted to think that Jesus' crucifixion was a sign of weakness and "cowed submissiveness," we know that Jesus was the strongest person, of heart and mind, that has ever walked this earth.

Jesus was a rock, unmoved by the fads and opinions of the day. He was steadfast in the truth. This is the definition of meek. Thus, in meekness and humility righteous and justified anger rose in Him and he took action. He is a model of Catholic Action and activism today.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary