Thursday, April 3, 2014

Whose Way?

Note:  There should also accompany this slice, yesterday's entitled "Interdependence"

Frank Sinatra's unmistakable voice has soothed the ears and hearts of listeners for sixty years plus, and seems to win over generation after generation. People resonate with his "I Did It My Way" because so many of us pride ourselves on our independence and personal initiative, even to the point of flaunting convention, rules, or the 10 commandments.  I've heard reference to this title at eulogies accompanied by nods and laughter from the mourners, "Yes, that was 'John' all right!"
Bishop Robert Morneau sums it up precisely:  [Our lifestyle today] is characterized by intolerance, incivility, and revenge. Our molten calf is one of radical individualism and doing things 'our way'."
Our call this Lent is to find God's way:  the way of love, compassion, and forgiveness. These three words are a tall order but can be achieved through prayer and service and in our daily interactions with others.
Lord, help me to let go of "my way" and turn to "your way." Amen.
Bro. Rene

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