Mystries

The Junkyard Dog shows how a Chicago sewer worker who is part of the political machine has the clout to get things done. The Kingdom of Heaven works on faith not clout. The religiosity of most people, that is, trusting in their religions behavior rather than faith, is how their understanding. We sometimes think that the Kingdom of Heaven is like the model of give and take--clout. It is called the gospel of prosperity where it is believed that God will give us a big house and a big car and all the trimming that goes with it. Then something happens and luck runs out. Where is faith when a spouse or child dies? Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount and they were amazed that he spoke as one who has authority. Jesus said. "All authority is given to me." Before Christianity became a book full of ideas and things to memorize it was a way of life. It was called The Way. The do nots make our lives hard when we do them. Jesus gave us his mandate. That is what we remember on Maundy Thursday. "This is my commandment, love one another." "Go teach and if it is really really really necessary use words"--Desmond Tutu.