As I read today’s readings I thought about how important it is to read the scriptures! In a “Why go to church?” conversation with our 20 year-old-son this summer I expressed to him the value of listening to the scriptures as a reminder of the joy, confidence and trust that God expresses through scripture. Today’s readings just seem to flow so gently in reminding
us to choose to live life in relationship with God. To trust that,
while we will make human errors, God will forgive us if we ask and
then strive to correct our errors living joyfully with others. I
hope as I live my life joyfully that, like Paul, I too can be a
minister who will “Persevere in the faith; firmly grounded,
stable.” The Gospel, reminded me of the idea, “Doing what is right
because it is the right thing to do” and not basing actions
on “Because it’s the law.” Jesus mentions David
to the Pharisees and I thought about how important role models are
for people. I know that I choose certain actions over others because
of the influence of role models in my life. I was fortunate to have
been able to work with and get to know the Medical School Chaplain
who preceded me and to this day, when a decision needs to be made
or an action taken, I stop and think, “ What would Father
O’Leary do in this situation?” |