In my parish we did not “scrutinize,” that is, we did not use the Sunday texts designated as the “Readings for the Scrutiny Year A” on the US Bishops website. Instead, we meditated on the “Third Sunday of Lent, Year C” readings:
Not having any previous scribblings on the Annunciation, . . . , I present, instead, . . .
It seems that wherever we fellow Jesusites congregate these days, the conversation eventually turns to the big questions of Lenten sacrifices. I’m always ready to trot mine out for all to see, highlighting my...
Tribute to a Quiet Man I guess most of us are aware that St. Joseph was not big on talking. At least he didn’t make any statements for publication in The Book. Not a...
March 18th, is the 8th anniversary of Fr. Theodore Keller’s passage to the next life. I first encountered Fr. Keller at St. Peter’s in Lexington, KY, shortly before I became a Catholic. By this...
The big question at this time of year is “What did you give up for Lent?” Interestingly, I seldom hear, “What did you take on for Lent?” As I review my Lenten sacrifices, I...
Introductory Prayer: O apostle Matthias! thou didst complete the sacred college, from which Judas had fallen; and by the power of the Holy Ghost, thou didst put to flight the darkness of idolatry by...
Recently, I heard what seemed to be the 1212th homily on loving your enemies. Not that I have been counting them, so perhaps I should say, more accurately, that I’ve heard more than I...
2 responses to “The Practice of Enemy Loving”
Your method of loving one’s enemies is just that. It offers a systematic approach to irritations that can make or break my day. Thank you for this blog. I will be trying out your technique the very next time I am vexed. I want to offer God the opportunity to smile.
Thanks, my dear Barsabas for your lovely words and for all your support on this blog.
aleron