The Accounting of Forgiveness
“How many times do I need to forgive my brother or sister?” That’s the question which prompts the parable of the unmerciful servant.* Peter, like me, would like a limit on forgiveness, perhaps somewhere around the number of items you can take through the grocery store express line. Well, Jesus does throw out numbers in […]
Life Abundant
“The Gospel reading this week* is about someone asking Rabbi Jesus to make his brother divide the family inheritance. As is often the case, Jesus answers with a story. The essential message is “Beware.” Beware of greed, the lure of material abundance, the desire for The More. Why? Because your very soul is at stake. […]
