Thank you, Jake, for including philosophy in your homilies. Although I’ve always been interested in the subject, I haven’t formally studied it - so I really do appreciate your sharing of some of the history.
Second, THIS is what gives me comfort, hope, and security: “No state, no earthly ruler, no party can legitimately lay claim to our heart of hearts.” My beliefs and the way that the grace shown to me motivates me to offer grace to others is something that cannot be taken away - ever. Those of us who love people CAN change the world.
Thanks, Angie! BTW, we just got back from Portland last night. The distance between Portland and Louisiana is more than miles. It’s just the sort of thing I needed to enter into a sabbatical.
Btw…your piece made me recall what my 10th grade biology teacher once asked us…”Can 2+2 ever = 5?” Of course not, 2+2=4, we said. But then she said asked, “Are you not greater than the sum of your parts?” I thought that was pretty deep for 10th graders…and important, coming from a science woman.
Thanks Jake, I really enjoying listening to you
I really appreciate that Aussie Jo
Thank you, Jake, for including philosophy in your homilies. Although I’ve always been interested in the subject, I haven’t formally studied it - so I really do appreciate your sharing of some of the history.
Second, THIS is what gives me comfort, hope, and security: “No state, no earthly ruler, no party can legitimately lay claim to our heart of hearts.” My beliefs and the way that the grace shown to me motivates me to offer grace to others is something that cannot be taken away - ever. Those of us who love people CAN change the world.
Thanks Korie. I’m glad to hear that the philosophy is a welcome element. And the quote you underscored speaks to a theme I’m touching on more and more
Good stuff for us strangers in a strange land and in these strange times, Jake.
Thanks, Angie! BTW, we just got back from Portland last night. The distance between Portland and Louisiana is more than miles. It’s just the sort of thing I needed to enter into a sabbatical.
Awesome, Jake. So glad for you.
Btw…your piece made me recall what my 10th grade biology teacher once asked us…”Can 2+2 ever = 5?” Of course not, 2+2=4, we said. But then she said asked, “Are you not greater than the sum of your parts?” I thought that was pretty deep for 10th graders…and important, coming from a science woman.
It certainly was!