John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Prayer: John Chrysostom
For what use is it when you give as much of your wealth as someone might give a spoonful of water from the ocean, and you don't imitate the widow's generosity of spirit?
First part is fine but there is a different take on the widows' mite too- that she gave all she had to a church that failed to give her any support ! Sorry, to be snarky, I am in a disputational mood today due to reading about the grotesque "Advent Calendar" advertised at Harrods in London - have a look a my blog to get the picture if you have the time. Blessings
Be as snarky as you want. We have to learn how to get out emotions out in a way that reveals our frustration and anger. You are right and I think Jesus sees that society and the Temple authorities (and our modern day church) did her injustice. We have to learn to use our power of the purse to speak for ourselves when our voices otherwise will not be heard. The church has to act out of love and concern for others first before it can teach. I'll take a look at your blog for that Advent calendar.
First part is fine but there is a different take on the widows' mite too- that she gave all she had to a church that failed to give her any support ! Sorry, to be snarky, I am in a disputational mood today due to reading about the grotesque "Advent Calendar" advertised at Harrods in London - have a look a my blog to get the picture if you have the time.
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Be as snarky as you want. We have to learn how to get out emotions out in a way that reveals our frustration and anger. You are right and I think Jesus sees that society and the Temple authorities (and our modern day church) did her injustice. We have to learn to use our power of the purse to speak for ourselves when our voices otherwise will not be heard. The church has to act out of love and concern for others first before it can teach. I'll take a look at your blog for that Advent calendar.
ReplyDeleteThankyou -you are very understanding.
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