Spirituality of the
Readings
John
Foley,
SJ
Thanks
Amos the prophet, who was a shepherd and “dresser of sycamores,” found that God wanted him for a new job. No more watching the flock, no more pruning trees. Now he was to be a visionary.
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| In
Exile
Ron Rolheiser, OMI
From Grateful to Giving
Service must flow from a life which is full of gratitude, celebration, deep friendship and contemplative prayer. When these elements are there, graciousness automatically spills over. One knows what to do!
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| Glancing Thoughts
Eleonore
Stump
The Check is in the Mail
Now could we have a reality check? Is there anyone who supposes he is without blemish? And what about holy? Even to ask the question is to risk laughter, isn't it? And then there's love, joy, peace, patience, and the rest.
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The Perspective
of
Justice
Gerald
Darring
A Genuine Apostolate
Amos also spoke about
the need to live differently, and that is why the priest was throwing him out
of Bethel. The established religion of the Northern Kingdom, centered in Bethel,
felt threatened by this prophet of social justice.
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A
Poem
to Sit With
J. Janda
I asked if
better or
worse
richer or
poorer
sickness or
health
could make
meaning
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