I hope this finds you warm and well this fine All Saints Day… Our society in the US is centered on the individual, so it’s easy to get confined to individualistic thinking. We are, after all, a product of our culture. I don’t know how we in the US have managed to turn the Christian faith WHICH IS COMMUNAL IN NATURE) into a single-player activity. Christianity in the US is largely focused on the individual (individual wish fulfillment, individual salvation, individual righteous indignation, individual shame, individual glory, etc.).
Congratulations, Jonas, on your 50th pastoral! I’m so happy for you. We’re so lucky to have you as our minister — everything you write is full of meaning and inspiration. And you straighten us out. I like that. ;) I sincerely hope you and your family are well. You’re a hero in these dystopian times. Love as always, Em
Regarding your last lines, if you have, or can get your hands on, the Rule of St. Benedict, this reminds me of Chapter 72 , especially the last phrase of that chapter: "...may [Christ] lead us all together to life everlasting." (Sutera, St. Benedict's Rule: An Inclusive Translation)
Congratulations, Jonas, on your 50th pastoral! I’m so happy for you. We’re so lucky to have you as our minister — everything you write is full of meaning and inspiration. And you straighten us out. I like that. ;) I sincerely hope you and your family are well. You’re a hero in these dystopian times. Love as always, Em
Regarding your last lines, if you have, or can get your hands on, the Rule of St. Benedict, this reminds me of Chapter 72 , especially the last phrase of that chapter: "...may [Christ] lead us all together to life everlasting." (Sutera, St. Benedict's Rule: An Inclusive Translation)
Good insightful emphasis, Jonas! Thanks for the reminder.