"We are used to thinking of Jesus as more divine than us, but let me suggest that I understand Jesus to be more human than I: I am NOT fully human, insofar as I tend to run away from those parts of my humanness that scare me, like looking stupid, failing, vulnerability, and dying. Jesus “does” humanity better than I do – he IS fully human. He accepts being misunderstood, failing, suffering, being thought poorly of, even dying – because he is rooted in his absolute identity, which is beloved child of God. Anyone want to take a guess what our deepest identity is? You got it – “beloved child of God”! How often do any of us try to come up with more identity than that?"
Showing posts with label SUNDAY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SUNDAY. Show all posts
Sunday, October 11, 2009
I am sharing this fabulous quote from this blog.It really spoke to my heart.
"We are used to thinking of Jesus as more divine than us, but let me suggest that I understand Jesus to be more human than I: I am NOT fully human, insofar as I tend to run away from those parts of my humanness that scare me, like looking stupid, failing, vulnerability, and dying. Jesus “does” humanity better than I do – he IS fully human. He accepts being misunderstood, failing, suffering, being thought poorly of, even dying – because he is rooted in his absolute identity, which is beloved child of God. Anyone want to take a guess what our deepest identity is? You got it – “beloved child of God”! How often do any of us try to come up with more identity than that?"
"We are used to thinking of Jesus as more divine than us, but let me suggest that I understand Jesus to be more human than I: I am NOT fully human, insofar as I tend to run away from those parts of my humanness that scare me, like looking stupid, failing, vulnerability, and dying. Jesus “does” humanity better than I do – he IS fully human. He accepts being misunderstood, failing, suffering, being thought poorly of, even dying – because he is rooted in his absolute identity, which is beloved child of God. Anyone want to take a guess what our deepest identity is? You got it – “beloved child of God”! How often do any of us try to come up with more identity than that?"
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Sunday a min-Easter
It was on Sunday that Jesus rose from the dead.
Later, the early Christians gathered in homes to
share the Word and communion on the first day of
the week.
Every Sunday is a mini-Easter. The
mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection is
reenacted each time we gather for the Eucharist.
Weekly participation in the Mass is a central
component of what it means to be Catholic.
Without it, we are more susceptible to weakness,
struggle, and emptiness. Each one of us needs the
spiritual nourishment, healing, and strength God
offers us when we gather with the Christian
community at Mass. extraordinaria.
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