The writing of this piece began before hearing Sunday's (twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time) readings. I'd love to say I read ahead and reflect on the readings, but alas I don't, but it's all good, it's like a little surprise, just like the homily. While surprised by the readings there's a gratitude for what I'd … Continue reading On Giving up Jealousy – Extended Version
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Surprise
Galatians 5:22 & 23 "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law" Often when I think I'm going in one direction, with clarity and purpose I generally find something else happens. I asked one of my contributors to write about "time and … Continue reading Surprise
Surprised by this thought but go with me here
When I wrote Grasping at Gratitude I mentioned that Mary & Martha are two of my favorite people in the Gospel. Mary and Martha are sisters and I'd like to think that generally they got along well as most sisters do. And here we see the two of them in a bit of a conflict. … Continue reading Surprised by this thought but go with me here