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Being Kind

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You can listen to this sermon here   Gate Pa – Year B   22 nd   Sunday in Ordinary Time, Readings: Psalm                                       Psalm 45:1-2, 6-7 First Reading:                           Song of Solomon 2:8-13          Second Reading:                       James 1:17-27                         Gospel:                                    Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23  What I want to say: Being kind is quite hard work. But Jacinda and James are both pretty clear about how important it is to be kind, compassionate. I want to look at Mark 7 and Jesus teaching around paying attention to what is going on in the heart as a way of becoming kinder. And then I want to introduce the daily examen as a way of paying attention to the heart during lockdown and beyond What I want to happen: People to use the examen as a way to grow in compassion and kindness, to others and to themselves. The Sermon        1.      Introduction: How are you doing? What has surprised you ab