As we reflect on the fifty-ish
days of reading all 89 chapters of the four gospels, did you find yourself with
a favorite narrative of God’s love incarnate?
Maybe you like Mark’s just the facts, no-nonsense approach. Maybe you appreciated Matthew’s intensity,
that what we do matters and makes a difference, that something is at stake
which is why Matthew can feel a bit rough around the edges (I mean some poor
chap getting thrown into the outer darkness at a wedding for not putting on the
right robe – Matthew 22:1-14, seems a bit extreme). Maybe you liked Luke’s version of service,
caring for the least, lost, lonely, crossing over borders and boundaries with
God’s prodigal love. Maybe you prefer
the mystery of John where Jesus seems to talk in puzzles and riddles (it is
like trying to understand some of the desert mothers and fathers!). Or maybe it is like trying to pick your
favorite child, you liked a bit of each.
I invite you today to write down what warmed your heart in each gospel
and what tasted like stale day-old coffee?
Where did you sense God’s presence and where did you think, “Clearly God
didn’t write that!” You may do this
Gospel by Gospel, or maybe make a list of five gospel stories that you found
meaningful and why. The “why” is always
important even when it feels like your words don’t quite capture the fullness
of what is in your heart. Then, please
share your top five Gospels and why with me.
I would love to talk to you more about how these gospel stories right
now are good news to your life and how you are venerating and emulating the
truths of God’s wisdom. May the One who
continues to infuse and inform and inspire our living go with you. Amen.
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