The summer activities at the lake seem to be very far away from the threats on the life of Jeremiah and the execution of John the Baptist which are the events from the texts of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for today. The person in the family who speaks the uncomfortable truths about difficult situations may have the sense of rejection experienced by Jeremiah. Perhaps the need for a champion to support the prophetic family member is a role we may be called to fulfill. The death of John the Baptist as the consequence of a need to save face may invite some contemplation of the little deaths we may have initiated by our need to satisfy ego and our place in the family or group.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Support the prophet
The summer activities at the lake seem to be very far away from the threats on the life of Jeremiah and the execution of John the Baptist which are the events from the texts of the Roman Catholic Lectionary for today. The person in the family who speaks the uncomfortable truths about difficult situations may have the sense of rejection experienced by Jeremiah. Perhaps the need for a champion to support the prophetic family member is a role we may be called to fulfill. The death of John the Baptist as the consequence of a need to save face may invite some contemplation of the little deaths we may have initiated by our need to satisfy ego and our place in the family or group.
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