We are all fundamentally the same. we all belong to a common, broken humanity. We all have wounded and vulnerable hearts. Each one of us needs to feel appreciated and understood; in truth, we all need help.
But here's the secret, i see more clearly now that those who are weak and broken and in need have a secret power to touch hearts and bring us together into mutual belonging, whatever our background...i think i have said this before, but i don't mind saying it again; the strength in Christianity is found in the fragrance of gethsemane and calvary...not pentecost
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And who among us is not weak and broken and in need?
For me, I cannot think of Gethsemene and Calvary without also thinking of the empty tomb.
Am thankful for that tomb being empty - more than my words can express - otherwise I really am screwed.
I suppose my reasoning behind my statement is that I still meet to many christians who think it's all about answers and solutions and world domination. I think if there were more people like you, who embraced the paschal mystery our world would be a better place
I identify most with the woman who sees Christ walking in the garden and in her grief for him, mistakes him for the gardener. And, when she does realize who He is, is told that she is not allowed to touch Him. My faith is just one fumble after another. It is a good thing God is patient.
amen sister....it's a lovely yet bizzare moment when she thinks jesus is a gardener! surreal and mystical...and yet it makes the story all the more believable to me...
grace and beer my friend
read this post and thought of leonard. 'love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah'. i like your blog. mine is pants, but drop by if you like.
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