Transformed Mind

“Unless we regain the art of silence and insight, the ability for non-activity, unless we substitute true leisure for our hectic amusements, we will destroy our culture – and ourselves.” – Josef Pieper, Indeed. We in fact become idolaters when we immerse ourselves in work as an end in itself, when in reality it is simply a means to sustaining our lives, lives that are meant for more. We are to glorify God and edify others. These are the chief concerns of life. Leisure is the ability to let go of oneself and to engage the world and others in a deep and meaningful way. With that, take some time to reevaluate your life. Are you wasting away working for works sake? Take a walk outside and just be still, that is, listen to the world around you. Engage a thought-provoking book and just contemplate its message or find a friend and just talk about life. Take care and God bless.

We know that truth is a powerful word, a powerful absolute that can be known in everyday life and as discussed last week in the person of Jesus. Now that we have this truth though, what is done with it is just as important as knowing it. Pilate knew the truth, that is, that Jesus was innocent and simply being brought to the so-called trial because of a frightened Jewish political group.   However, Pilate did not do what a judge today would do when confronted with the facts; rather, he caved to the pressures of the mob and masses and gave them Jesus on the cross. So, the question I pose is this, what will you do with the truth you are given? Or in other words, whom do you serve? Selfishness and Authority              As we know from the passion narratives, Pilate shirked his responsibility as a ruler and sentenced an innocent man, the Messiah no less, to death. Obviously there was something wrong with Pilate, for he had all...