In curing the blind man in today's gospel passage, Jesus proceeds in stages until the man finally sees clearly. (Mk8: 22-26). James gives us very practical advice about anger, "be slow to anger"; being doers of the word, not just hearers; bridling our tongues; giving aid to widows and orphans, and keeping ourselves unstained by the world." (Js 1:19-27). This is a solid challenge, one that cannot be immediately accomplished, but as with the blind man, done in stages, perhaps over a lifetime. If we haven't started on these yet, Lent is a good time to begin...or if we have tried, to continue with Lent as a strong motivation to be DOERS, not just TALKERS!
Bro. Rene
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