March 29, 2004

be still - the last thing I read before bed

Be Still
Johann Christoph Arnold

If we had even an inkling of the loneliness and suffering that Jesus went through, it would change our whole view of life. There would be a lot more love and caring and less violence in the world.

In the end, all of this is a mystery that will never be understood with our intellect. It will only be comprehended with reverence; it needs quiet. No Hollywood film can bring this alive in our hearts. We have to pray for it. Children feel something of it, much more than we adults. Read Psalm 46: �Be still and know that I am God.� If we understood this short message with our hearts, then Easter would have its true meaning.

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Posted by tripp at March 29, 2004 11:46 PM | TrackBack
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father tripp,
i am struck at your contemplative blog this morning. often times i look at the rejection and neglect of my own family (in part b/c i wanted to puruse service w/in the church) and know that b/c of that deeply hurtful experience, i am not only carry bruises filled w/ pain, but these experience help me to continue on forward movement with the messianic community with the help of the spirit. i wonder what would happen if the messianic community sought to identify with the lostness and loneliness of jesus...would these communities change? would it then impact the world? just thoughts floating around in my cerebellum...ciao for now!

Posted by: baptistnomad at March 30, 2004 08:54 AM

Reverend Mother,

I think this a good question. We don't like speaking of suffering as redemptive because that pendulum swings too far, you know? It is an interesting proposition you make. I like it. I wonder why? Maybe I am Catholic after all...heh!

Posted by: Father Tripp at March 30, 2004 03:44 PM

I don't know. I agree with you both. I just think we sometimes get into a mindset that says Jesus is King, above all suffering. But in reality Jesus may be king, but he was human. In his suffering we have to confront that. While I feel that as the most accessible part, many are afraid to. Jesus walk on these stones here. you know. We are breathing the same air he did. By relfecting on that suffering I am able to put my own life into perspecting.

2 cents done

Posted by: brother justin at March 30, 2004 03:57 PM