A wrathful and violent God can produce lasting trauma on human beings. Today’s reflection asks us to consider carefully what kind of God we know, love, and proclaim.
Who knows where the gospel will go, where it will take root and flourish? Yet we must be willing to proclaim it in our words and deeds just as the Sower scatters seed.
When the daily grind is off to a rough start, where do we find God?
Uh-Oh… just about the time we are enjoying our Great Fifty days of Easter along comes a triduum of penance. How could that be? Well, chalk it up to a series of very unfortunate events in the 5th century and Charlemagne.
There are people who are definitely in Christ. It shines out of them, this Christ-light, and it extends outward to a world that needs to see that light.
Who is beautiful and unique and needs to be cherished and kept safe today?
In those moments when I am not worrying about being clothed and fed I am freed from most of my fears. I am loosed to be connected with all those humans around the globe who are struggling.
This morning’s Psalm gives the day ahead a burning significance.
For me, this passage reminds me that it is easier to hear God, if I am still and listen. It is difficult to hear if I am always the one doing the talking.
Embracing embarrassing moments can be good practice for discipleship.