Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Daily Office, Year A, Proper 3, Wednesday
Today's readings:
I think the theme of today's readings is healing. Psalm 38 wallows in misery and iniquity. Proverbs teaches that a calm ordered life is a good thing. Paul teaches that Bishops and Deacons must have ordered lifes and a long history with the faith. So why healing? Matthew. Jesus describes a demon being cast out, wandering around, and returning home. But guess what? It's bringing friends. Purging ourselves of evil is not enough, because it lets more evil in. The point is to purge your demons and then create a clean heart. Create in your heard a place where only God may dwell, a place where there is no chaos: Respect, love, empathy, and charity are the furniture in God's house. ¶ 11:25 AM
- Psalm 38
- Prov. 17:1-20
- 1 Tim. 3:1-16
- Matt. 12:43-50
I think the theme of today's readings is healing. Psalm 38 wallows in misery and iniquity. Proverbs teaches that a calm ordered life is a good thing. Paul teaches that Bishops and Deacons must have ordered lifes and a long history with the faith. So why healing? Matthew. Jesus describes a demon being cast out, wandering around, and returning home. But guess what? It's bringing friends. Purging ourselves of evil is not enough, because it lets more evil in. The point is to purge your demons and then create a clean heart. Create in your heard a place where only God may dwell, a place where there is no chaos: Respect, love, empathy, and charity are the furniture in God's house. ¶ 11:25 AM
