Jesus
shares with his friends what is ahead on their journey. He shares what he is
going to go through and for this sharing he get a response that doesn’t concern
him but those who are supposed to be listening.
James and John think only about their future not that of Jesus or
others. Jesus has come to serve. Jesus has come to carry the cross. Jesus has
come to be a saving gift for others.
There often
is a lot of discussion, or what I like to call chatter, when Pope Francis says
something that cause people to pause an think. For instance a year or so ago he
gave a homily concerning who is redeemed. The chatter turned to who is an
expert that can speak or clarify to what Pope Francis meant. Or who is an
official spokesperson of the Vatican who knows what Pope Francis means.
Was the
point of Pope Francis’ homily that someone should respond and tell us what he
means or was the point of his homily that we should listen and think? Do we
know the mind of God? Do we know the mind of Pope Francis? What if God wants to
welcome an atheist into heaven is that wrong? Is God making a mistake? What if
Jesus’ presence in the world was to redeem everyone is that so bad?
Through the
Gospel today Jesus reminds us that in order to be a part of the Kingdom our
life must be a life dedicated to the care and service of others. If we make
this the focus of our life, then the possibilities are endless because as
Monday’s Gospel told us all things are possible with God.
Are we
listening or are we talking? Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Daily
Prayer:
Loving God, you are always willing to teach us how to listen. May we be willing
to have our ears open and ready to listen to the many ways you teach us
today. Help us to listen to those who
enter our life today, and give us the desire to serve and not be served. Help
us move toward a greater wholeness in life that does not look to exclude but
gifts us with the joy and hope of inclusion because all things are possible
with God. Amen!
A Runner’s
Thoughts:
Despite the fact that we love to run, there are days when we simply do not feel
like running. Running takes discipline but if our discipline is too rigid we
can take the joy and fun out of our experience. So let’s run in a way that
allows us to find pleasure, fun and joy in the experience.
Daily
Blessing:
Wednesday greetings and blessings to all. I hope your day has started well, if
not may it become better as the day continues! We have a beautiful sunny day
here in Pelham and the temperature is to reach into the 80’s today. I think we
are bypassing spring and going right to summer at least for today.
I
continue my prayer for expectant mothers, especially my niece Sarah. May the
gift of life they carry coming into the world safely and full of life. I also
prayer for expectant fathers and grandmothers!
If the
week so far has not been good may this truly be a hump day to get you over to
the good side. If it has been a good week so far may this truly be a hump day
to get you over to the downhill side of the week. Blessings on your work, your
encounters, your experiences and upon everyone you meet today! Blessings upon
you and those whom you love! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul
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