“But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also” Mt. 5:39 By his words and example, did Jesus teach us to … Continue reading Does “turn the other cheek” mean that Christians are to be doormats?
“Can you tell me the story of your relationship with God so far?” This “threshold question” is at the heart of the book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, by Sherry Weddell (published by Our Sunday Visitor, 2012). Any person can be asked this question, whether that person be Catholic or non-Catholic, non-Christian, agnostic, or atheist. How a person answers it can begin, or continue, the journey of all journeys. But why ask such a question in the first place? The book: presents survey data on the current state and trends of Catholics’ (as well … Continue reading Book review: “Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus”
A few weeks ago I found myself sharing breakfast with about a dozen other people at a diner in Vernon, Connecticut. We were reflecting on the Gospel reading for the thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the healing of Bartimaeus, the … Continue reading “What do you want me to do for you?”