A small change of scenery

On my way to the airport, the outside temperature was 33 degrees and was a harbinger of the days and season to come. But then again, I was on my way to the airport. Eight hours later

There are new posts in the queue so content will continue during my sojourn, but otherwise I will probably just enjoy another day in a place that offers days in the 70s with sunshine. Just mark me as “gone fishing.”

Admonitions

This coming Sunday is the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the previous posts we considered the three critiques of the scribes and Pharisees. At this point the conversation seems fully directed to Jesus’ disciples.

8 As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’ You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. 10 Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you must be your servant.  12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted. 

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