If anyone was following along with the Gospels readings for this week, I hope that you noticed a theme. This is the week that the Church remembers that a good portion of Jesus’ teachings were calling everyone to CHILL OUT.
Let’s take a closer look...
Sunday, Luke 7- Pharisee invites Jesus over for dinner... unworthy woman annoints Jesus’ feet... pharisee freaks... Jesus tells him to CHILL OUT.
Monday, Matthew 5- Jesus says, “You have heard it said ‘an eye for an eye’ but [I tell you to CHILL OUT and resist the urge to be violent].”
Tuesday, Matthew 5- Jesus says, “You have heard it said to love your neighbor and hate your enemy, but I tell you [CHILL OUT and just love from now on].”
Wednesday, Matthew 6- Jesus warns against public displays of piety. Asking his disciples to CHILL OUT and simply pray in secret.
Thursday, Matthew 6- Jesus warns against heaping empty phrases onto heaven when praying. He says, “CHILL OUT and simply pray like this... Our Father....”
Friday, Matthew 6- Jesus says, “Do not worry about storing up for yourselves treasures on earth, CHILL OUT and store treasures in heaven.”
Saturday, Matthew 6- Jesus says, “Do not worry about tomorrow, CHILL OUT, it will take care of itself.”
I hope you realize that the above is an extremely elementary interpretation of these scripture passages, but the message is still the same... CHILL OUT!!!!
Peace turtles!
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