The idea distraction

The texts in the Roman Catholic Lectionary today present the challenge of approaching Christianity as a set of ideas. Paul tells the Corinthians that the next preacher with the newest idea may draw them away from the Way to which Paul has provided witness by his life. The psalmist offers a test of the fruit of a relationship with the Divine. “The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever,to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness” (Psalm 111:7-8). The Gospel of Matthew presents a connection path for Christian believers to the intimate relationship with God. The familiar and rich words and rhythm of the “Lord’s Prayer” bring the restless and wandering mind to a place of peace and connection.