We hear a lot about “values” in an election year: pro-military, pro-choice, pro-media, pro-business, pro-life, pro-family, or conversely, anti-abortion, anti-federal, anti-establishment, anti-taxes, anti-war, etc. Even “God” and “religion” have been neatly packaged to fit nicely into a value system! But, how long can we endure living in these spheres of self-containment? How long can we deny and repress? How long can we resist integrating new experiences and new perspectives? You can have your values, as for me, I want feet! To touch the ground, to stand, to walk, to run, to hike, to saunter, to trundle, to stroll, to skip, to sprint, to dance, to jump for joy, to go somewhere, to move forward in life, to exercise the dignity of being a unique person in a complex and confusing society. Let’s therefore allow the Lord Jesus to massage our atrophied feet (Jn 13:4). Let’s run the way of his commands (Ps 119:32). Let’s look forward to walking with him during the breezy time of day (Gen :8). Let’s commit ourselves to following in his footsteps and bringing this value to others (Mt 16:14). Ave Crux, Spes Unica.
July 6, 2024
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