John Foley, SJ
The Spirit of God chooses to dwell in our interior depths. Not because there is something wrong with the outside, but because the deep interior is where we are made in God’s image.
Ron Rolheiser
Only rarely is there enough physical touch, emotional stroking, expressed affection or satisfying sexual expression in our lives. Because of this, most times we feel unloved and perhaps even unlovable.
Eleonore Stump
Christ defends the outsider and rebukes the tribalism of his apostles. “Whoever is not against us is for us,” Christ tells the disciples.
Gerald Darring
Today’s reading from the book of Numbers makes it clear that prophecy, the carrying of God’s message to the world, is not the special task of only a few people.
Anne Osdieck
What was Jesus’ response to the idea that no one outside the inner circle was to minister in his name? Can anyone lay exclusive claim to the reign of God as Jesus revealed it?
some people walk
their dogs
and buy them presents
and take better
care of them than
their own selves