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Sometimes we feel as if we will never be good enough to be loved fully by those around us–or by God– because shame creeps in and tells us only parts of us are good. After creating humankind God proclaims that this is very good.
When the Spirit comes into our lives and Christ begins to live in us, we are totally re-oriented. We are turned away from the destructiveness of the flesh toward the life of the Spirit.
There may not be a lot of things to laugh at or be joyful about these days. But it’s at these difficult moments that we should look for joy and laughter.
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.
