Gratitude can be so life giving, and confidence is so necessary to make any headway in life. What reasons do we have for any confidence or gratitude? Paul the Apostle locates these important traits in our following Jesus together. I am reading a beautifully written, thoroughly depressing book, Sella Maris, by Cormac McCarthy. In it the leading character has checked herself into a mental institution because she is disappointed with people and despairs for her life. She is beautiful, brilliant, and depressed. I wish someone had helped her see the beauty of the Trinity. Let me help you see it.... The ancient celebration called "Pentecost" marks the day the Holy Spirit fell on Jesus' followers who were waiting and praying. Who was the gift of the Spirit given to? Karen Zuckmerman, RN, MSN, brings us a thoughtful word on a holy contagion we can be part of spreading -- for the good of those around us! What does Jesus require of his followers, to measure up, try harder, memorize the Bible, work with the poor? We get a strong indication of what Jesus is about in his conversation with Peter when he asks, "Do you love me?" |
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