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It's not Me, it's Him

As a good Catholic, I go to Mass every Sunday; as a mediocre Catholic, I hardly pay attention to the Homily of the day or if I do, the lesson of the day stays with me for about five seconds. Yesterday however, it was different. I guess I have to say I was the happy recipient of what some may call an "epiphany." For many weeks, months, even years, I've been feeling despondent about the quality of humankind, particularly when it comes to the prevalence of selfishness and greed; this despondency has been marked by a sense of impotence, frustration and at times rage, which is usually directed at the current political scene. As I've struggled with these feelings in my mind and in my heart, I've been wondering why I should care so much, why should I worry about things I have no control over, and why NOW? But yesterday's lesson was perhaps the answer I've been searching for; the balm that may have soothed my aching soul for good. And the lesson ( Luke 10:25-37