Being Kind
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