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I’ve been hearing the term “systemic racism” used more and more lately, and I’m not sure if I agree with what I am hearing. Can you define what systemic racism is?
Moving from mastery by the flesh to mastery by God is not easy. We want to do what is good and right, but “the flesh” seems more appealing.
The late United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold prayed, “For all that has been: Thanks! For all that shall be: Yes!” It is an expression of gratitude in spite of life’s challenges.
We need to ask ourselves who and what governs our life. Where have our choices brought us? Where are they taking us?
There are some saints who were so immersed in prayer that their feet literally left the ground. While amazing, this is by no means unique.
In this week’s Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary time, we hear the story of Bartimeaus, a blind man, who has his sight restored by Jesus.
Like Bartimaeus, each of us is a person with some degree of faith. Like him, we want to see. Our deepest wishes, our courage when we take a risk, are all inside of us like they were in Bartimaeus.
It is impossible to live a human life in total independence, subject to nothing or to no one. We all have a master. We are called to be subject to grace, to the generosity of God
Like the apostle Thomas, we all have experiences in life that leave us doubting God, God’s promises or God’s goodness. It’s a human situation with which each of us can relate.
The coming of the Lord is not a one-time event. There are interim comings scattered throughout the life of the believer. We have to be ready to welcome Jesus whenever he comes.
