As I cycled in to college today through foot deep drifts of orange and yellow leaves*, I reflected that though my life may be hectic at the moment, it's bliss in comparison to many others around the world. I was thinking particularly about those Christians in Iraq who are living in real fear for their physical safety following an eruption of violence and killing last week.
We talk all the time about the catholic or universal church, yet we feel so removed from our sisters and brothers in other parts of the world. It isn't easy to identify with those whose lives are so incredibly different to ours, but at times like this we ought to put our essay deadlines, church politics and even the spending review into perspective. We ought to mourn for our church's loss, at the same time praying for those who now have an impossible choice to make; to leave their home or to stay in a hostile environment. All because of what they believe. We really do live in a different world and we should remember how fortunate we are.
*My inner child made me go through the leaves whilst others carefully rode around them
Well put Andrew... thank you for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if there's a website where we can air potentially controversial ideas? I have these wild (and potentially embarassing) theories about communion and it would be good to talk them through!
ReplyDeleteWell said.
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