An ancient instrument of execution used by a brutal and oppressive regime is exalted today as a symbol of humankind’s liberation from the power of evil. Nobody who attended this momentous event two millennia ago (except the guest of dishonor) quite understood that. Or was there someone on hand with an inkling?
In keeping with this Sunday’s Gospel, let me get my two cents in on this Martha vs. Mary battle.
Maybe we aren’t the first folks God calls on, but shouldn’t we act like we are?
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...
