Submitted by Samuel (not verified) on Sun, 2007-12-02 04:33.
Josh, you got to know deep down somewhere that the movement can trust you with money.
And it IS a long walk through the city in the rain. Fo real.
As per holy poverty, it’s useful to remember that Francis himself never condemned wealth in itself. He was frequently found at rich men’s houses, drinking fine wine. It’s worth noting that Jesus was as suspect for hanging out with tax-collectors as he was for hanging out with lepers.
Defending your soul from the accidents afforded by money is one problem, and using one’s resources to create a more just world is another. Both problems are more usefully addressed beyond the confines of unintentional poverty. And also, you and Uncle Ben are both right. With great power comes great responsibility. Imagine a minute if he said just stay at home, Peter.
Forgiveness is essential because drunken, blind, misplaced guilt is a deadly block on the way to redemption. In many ways, it is crippling and useless.
Which ain’t to say I don’t relate. A friend of mine makes two grand a week playing in Wicked. Going out to breakfast or to bars with him has Changed A Little.
It's a long walk in the city in the rain.
Josh, you got to know deep down somewhere that the movement can trust you with money.
And it IS a long walk through the city in the rain. Fo real.
As per holy poverty, it’s useful to remember that Francis himself never condemned wealth in itself. He was frequently found at rich men’s houses, drinking fine wine. It’s worth noting that Jesus was as suspect for hanging out with tax-collectors as he was for hanging out with lepers.
Defending your soul from the accidents afforded by money is one problem, and using one’s resources to create a more just world is another. Both problems are more usefully addressed beyond the confines of unintentional poverty. And also, you and Uncle Ben are both right. With great power comes great responsibility. Imagine a minute if he said just stay at home, Peter.
Forgiveness is essential because drunken, blind, misplaced guilt is a deadly block on the way to redemption. In many ways, it is crippling and useless.
Which ain’t to say I don’t relate. A friend of mine makes two grand a week playing in Wicked. Going out to breakfast or to bars with him has Changed A Little.
I sure hope all that ties together.