Jesus is continually surprising me...
Yesterday was 24 of the worst hours I've experienced in a very long time.
Most of today was really hard too.
And then, then I spent an hour on the bus reading, took a train, and met a wonderful young lady for coffee.
And Jesus showed up in ways I'd never have expected... I could go on for hours, but suffice to say that I felt truly alive tonight...
I had the privilege of telling a really great young lady who's in the midst of some difficult challenges that there is nothing I'd rather do then be her friend, and walk with her in the midst of the difficulties, and pray for and with her.
I'm surprised and overwhelmed with joy tonight...
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Knowing One Another in Christ - Henri Nouwen
Knowing One Another in Christ
Often we think that we first have to know and understand one another before we gather around the Eucharistic table. Although it is good if those who share in the Body and Blood of Christ know one another personally, coming together regularly for the Eucharist can create a spiritual unity that goes far beyond the various levels of "knowing one another" in human ways. As we enter together into the sacred mysteries of the death and resurrection of Jesus by participating in the Eucharist, we gradually become one body. We truly come to know one another in Christ.
Often we think that we first have to know and understand one another before we gather around the Eucharistic table. Although it is good if those who share in the Body and Blood of Christ know one another personally, coming together regularly for the Eucharist can create a spiritual unity that goes far beyond the various levels of "knowing one another" in human ways. As we enter together into the sacred mysteries of the death and resurrection of Jesus by participating in the Eucharist, we gradually become one body. We truly come to know one another in Christ.
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