THEOSISGregory the Great
He extends His hand over stone; He uproots mountains. Job 28:9. This act of stretching forth His hand over stone reflects His proclamation reaching the hardened hearts of the Gentiles. Recognizing that his story of suffering would eventually resonate with them, the blessed Job remarked, Let these matters be engraved with an iron tool on a lead plate, or carved into stone. Job 19:24. Here, when we encounter the term 'mountains,' it signifies the worldly powers that elevate themselves in pride due to earthly concerns. The Psalmist speaks of this, declaring, Touch the mountains, and they shall be lifted up. Psalms 143:5.
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The mountains are uprooted, indicating that through the preaching of the Holy Church, the greatest powers of this age have been humbled, coming down from their secret thrones in awe of the Sovereign God. The ‘roots’ of these mountains represent the hidden intentions of the proud. When 'the mountains are overturned with the root,' it illustrates how those who honor God bring the worldly authorities low, aligning them with the modest thoughts of the humble. The term ‘root’ aptly depicts the concealed thoughts, as that which is unseen ultimately gives rise to what is manifest. Thus, the prophet declared, And the remnant of the house of Judah shall again have its root grow downward and bear fruit upward. Isaiah 37:31, suggesting that as thoughts deepen, so too does the potential for greater rewards. Therefore, He asserts, He extends His hand over stone; He uproots mountains. For as the sacred message confronted the hardness of the Gentiles, they fully repented of their pride. He who is displaced from earthly ambitions becomes rich with heavenly treasures, and those who have turned away from lower pursuits are nourished by divine streams; hence, the message continues directly: