Last Sunday we have seen: to be open means perceive, take in, receive...
On the other hand: to be open means also: reach out, spend, go...
Jesu's way is engagement (also in public)... and this is what Peter
not yet understood... go out is dangerous... but any way: Life is dangerous.
Death is part of Life; that's a cosmological law - for everybody and for all.
You only have the chance to decide (somehow) for what you will live and die.
Keep life for yourself and you are lost; give it and you are enriched.
What do you feel about Jesu in your life?
Is he the law, the tradition, a challenge, an eye-opener; is he possessive or
he gives you free; he encourage you to stay or to go...
And something for modern people: in the case that Jesus is for you the
corner-stone - there is no need to tell it to everybody or everytime,
better: go your way and impress by your doing.
Samstag, 18. August 2012
Sun 23 B (09.09.12) Mk 7.31-37
The dilemma from last Sunday: traditions or heart-decisions
may get today a clarification.
EFFATA is the slogan: as open as possible:
open the internal and external senses
perceive what really happen
feel the mood; hear the music
take in the message
Once we had at the Baptism the sign "effata"
to show everybody: to be open is a mark of Christian existence.
There was a time, the Pope (Giovanni XXIII / 1962) has encouraged us:
open the windows, open the doors - let the wind come in...
the holy Spirit, the soul of the cosmos, may fertilize the Church.
may get today a clarification.
EFFATA is the slogan: as open as possible:
open the internal and external senses
perceive what really happen
feel the mood; hear the music
take in the message
Once we had at the Baptism the sign "effata"
to show everybody: to be open is a mark of Christian existence.
There was a time, the Pope (Giovanni XXIII / 1962) has encouraged us:
open the windows, open the doors - let the wind come in...
the holy Spirit, the soul of the cosmos, may fertilize the Church.
Sun 22 B (02.09.12) Mk 7.1-8, 14-15,21-23
How holy do we take our traditions?
Sure traditions may be helpful or obstacles, depending on our aims.
In reality: traditions belong into the cupboard.
On the other side - it's true - traditions determine our life.
But for Jesus: it's not the way into the future.
It seems he gives high appreciation to the inner heart-decisions.
Sorry: again it's not the way. "it's from within that evil intentions emerge".
Nor traditions nor heart-decisions.
A closer look into the human reality shows:
not the traditional obedience nor the individual heart-decisions
bring us salvation.
It's the communal acceptance that we need each other,
the "bread + wine" existence will bring salvation.
An exemple: to celebrate the traditional Sunday-Mass every week
or to pray daily the heart-prayer - no doubt that's good.
But without real integration into a Christian community -
there will be for baptised people to follow Jesus Christ no future.
Sure traditions may be helpful or obstacles, depending on our aims.
In reality: traditions belong into the cupboard.
On the other side - it's true - traditions determine our life.
But for Jesus: it's not the way into the future.
It seems he gives high appreciation to the inner heart-decisions.
Sorry: again it's not the way. "it's from within that evil intentions emerge".
Nor traditions nor heart-decisions.
A closer look into the human reality shows:
not the traditional obedience nor the individual heart-decisions
bring us salvation.
It's the communal acceptance that we need each other,
the "bread + wine" existence will bring salvation.
An exemple: to celebrate the traditional Sunday-Mass every week
or to pray daily the heart-prayer - no doubt that's good.
But without real integration into a Christian community -
there will be for baptised people to follow Jesus Christ no future.
Sun 21 B (26.08.12) John 6.60-69
"it is the SPIRIT that gives Life"
Jesus donates his Spirit to the disciples -it means: his life-style, his mission, his convictions,
his confidence upon the mystery of God,
his world-view, his attitude, his composure etc...
He is giving his Spirit not as a special ointment but by his exemplary doing.
His doing is INVITATION - to do the same.
Sure that's "intolerable language" : live in God and be crucified
live as "bread and wine" for others...
You also likes to turn away?
But pls: do you know a better way / life-style?
In any way - you will experience: "people need people"
Jesus donates his Spirit to the disciples -it means: his life-style, his mission, his convictions,
his confidence upon the mystery of God,
his world-view, his attitude, his composure etc...
He is giving his Spirit not as a special ointment but by his exemplary doing.
His doing is INVITATION - to do the same.
Sure that's "intolerable language" : live in God and be crucified
live as "bread and wine" for others...
You also likes to turn away?
But pls: do you know a better way / life-style?
In any way - you will experience: "people need people"
Sun 20 B (19.08.12) Joh 6.51-58 + Assumption
Not only the Life of Jesus but also the Life of Mary is accepted as a whole
(body, mind and soul) - that's what the Church today likes to proclaim.
But what is Jesus and Mary today for us? for our daily Life?
"BREAD + WINE ?" It's an offer for every Baptised!
Our spiritual journey needs nourishment... it's evident.
The problem is: most of the people have no idea about a "spiritual journey".
They struggle about "daily Life"....
but have never discovered to be interested in growing spiritually.
I recommend Mary as an eye-opener.
(body, mind and soul) - that's what the Church today likes to proclaim.
But what is Jesus and Mary today for us? for our daily Life?
"BREAD + WINE ?" It's an offer for every Baptised!
Our spiritual journey needs nourishment... it's evident.
The problem is: most of the people have no idea about a "spiritual journey".
They struggle about "daily Life"....
but have never discovered to be interested in growing spiritually.
I recommend Mary as an eye-opener.
Samstag, 11. August 2012
Sun 19 B (12.08.12) Joh 6.41-51
How to tranlate this sentence
"No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me" ???
written by Ev John and spoken by Jesus...
My understanding:
You only will contact Jesus or be interested in him if the Holy God is for you
"attractive".
And this is a very modern question: how the Churches present God as "attractive"?
The one who present himself through the universe.
"No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me" ???
written by Ev John and spoken by Jesus...
My understanding:
You only will contact Jesus or be interested in him if the Holy God is for you
"attractive".
And this is a very modern question: how the Churches present God as "attractive"?
The one who present himself through the universe.
Donnerstag, 2. August 2012
Sun 18 B (05.08.12) John 6.24-35 ENERGY
All what exists needs energy. Our body needs the "daily bread", our mind needs
knowledge and our soul needs spirit.The Gospel of today proclaims "Jesus" as a
real bread, a spiritual Bread for the Life of the world..
John reveals a dialog of Jesus with his people (of God) where he let Jesus state:
a) This real "Bread of Life" is a gift of God.
Like the cosmos, the history, the humanity is coming from God - we are challenged to see Jesus as coming from God. But all what is "coming from God" is to be seen
as an expression of God: God gives himself...
b) The people is not yet ready to look after this real "Bread of Life".
"The Namibian" has published in it's edition from 31.07.12 (youthpaper) the question: "What can Namibians do to make our country better ?" 12 youngsters (aged between 16 and 21) give answers on the level of economy (better investments, better businesses) and on the level of humanity (respect each other,
better schooling) none of the answers goes up to the level of faith. I feel the answers are right but I also state: Christian faith is not seen as a tool to make our Namibia better. The Churches are not in sight...
c) The real "Bread of Life" ist to elaborate.
Paulus in his letter Eph 4.17,20-24 write: "Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution. The john-Jesus says: "Work for food that endures to eternal life". And the Eucharist invites us: "lift up your hearts".
The Church offers the "Bread of Life"; but like every nourishment, we must digest it!
One method to receive the "spiritual Bread of Life" is the celebration of the Eucharist. The other one is the meditation of the Mystery of God. A method for beginners: read the Bible or read the events.
In regard of a spiritual revolution in Namibia - it seems our Churches are not yet fit enough...
knowledge and our soul needs spirit.The Gospel of today proclaims "Jesus" as a
real bread, a spiritual Bread for the Life of the world..
John reveals a dialog of Jesus with his people (of God) where he let Jesus state:
a) This real "Bread of Life" is a gift of God.
Like the cosmos, the history, the humanity is coming from God - we are challenged to see Jesus as coming from God. But all what is "coming from God" is to be seen
as an expression of God: God gives himself...
b) The people is not yet ready to look after this real "Bread of Life".
"The Namibian" has published in it's edition from 31.07.12 (youthpaper) the question: "What can Namibians do to make our country better ?" 12 youngsters (aged between 16 and 21) give answers on the level of economy (better investments, better businesses) and on the level of humanity (respect each other,
better schooling) none of the answers goes up to the level of faith. I feel the answers are right but I also state: Christian faith is not seen as a tool to make our Namibia better. The Churches are not in sight...
c) The real "Bread of Life" ist to elaborate.
Paulus in his letter Eph 4.17,20-24 write: "Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution. The john-Jesus says: "Work for food that endures to eternal life". And the Eucharist invites us: "lift up your hearts".
The Church offers the "Bread of Life"; but like every nourishment, we must digest it!
One method to receive the "spiritual Bread of Life" is the celebration of the Eucharist. The other one is the meditation of the Mystery of God. A method for beginners: read the Bible or read the events.
In regard of a spiritual revolution in Namibia - it seems our Churches are not yet fit enough...
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