Dear Parishioners,

This message is clear. The parable is well known. Simply this…be kind and generous as often as you can and never forget that there are so many of God’s children less fortunate than yourself.

I have always enjoyed the imagery put forth by the story. It is totally unambiguous. No highminded theology and no need to interpret its meaning. It exists in plain sight for all to see and it proclaims the essence of who we are as children of God… all equal in his sight. Paul’s letter to Timothy reinforces the parable by virtue of the single admonition, “pursue righteousness”.

I end my thoughts to you, my friends, as Paul ends his letter to Timothy, “To him be honor and eternal power. Amen”.

In Christ,