From Gospel to Life: Guidance The Hard Way

Examiner.com ^ | 1/20/10 | Joseph Speranzella SFO

[Jihadi Du Jour]

Bede, in Marc., 1, 15: The Pharisees, thinking it a crime that at the word of the Lord the hand which was diseased was restored to a sound state, agreed to make a pretext of the words spoken by our Saviour. Wherefore it is said, "And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against Him, how they might destroy Him."

As if every one amongst them did not greater things on the sabbath day, carrying food, reaching forth a cup, and whatever else is necessary for meals. Neither could He, Who said and it was done, be convicted of toiling on the sabbath day. "

The case against hypocrisy is as relevant today as it was in Jesus' day. There will always, like the Pharasees, be "religious" and "authorities" who have agendas other than love, peace, and justice. And they will point out any number of rules, regulations, customs and traditions to keep one from doing their "Father's business", even in the best intentions.

You need only to look at St. Francis, the ultimate victim of another's intentions, who took every step as a marker on the road toward God. Keep Reading...