The Face of Compassion When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” John 5:6 To paraphrase Fr. Richard Rohr from a number of his writings, “God is found where the suffering is.” Nowhere is that more … Continue reading The Face of Compassion
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The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are … Continue reading The Good Shepherd
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 23: Faith is a Good Start
How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness
How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 17: The Power Behind Powerlessness
How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak., for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 1: Faith Heals
The Greatest is Love
The Greatest is Love And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 To abide means to continue, to remain, to stay. It elicits images of stability and permanence. Therefore, when Paul says “faith, hope, and love abide,” he separates these qualities apart as uniquely … Continue reading The Greatest is Love
Love Hopes All Things
Love Hopes All Things Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things… … Continue reading Love Hopes All Things
Love Believes All Things
Love Believes All Things Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things… 1 Corinthians 13:4-7b … Continue reading Love Believes All Things
Love is not Envious
Love is not Envious Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious... 1 Corinthians 13:4a,b,c Near the end of the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, the Wizard gives the Tinman a heart and says, “Remember, my sentimental friend, a heart is not measured by how much you love, but by how much … Continue reading Love is not Envious
Love is Kind
Love is Kind Love is patient; love is kind... 1 Corinthians 13:4a,b Plato, the 4th century BCE philosopher, is credited with saying, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” As we explore the characteristics of love, as outlined by Paul in his first letter to the church in Corinth, we find … Continue reading Love is Kind
Contemplating Grace 