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Being of One Mind (Mon. Jan. 30)

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The word of the day is “mind.”  According to our modern idea of individualism, everyone has their own ideas and opinions.  And most likely, these differing outlooks will not agree.  Thus, our media is more interested in uncovering our disagreements with one another than our agreements. But note the different spirit in today’s reading of 1 Peter 2:21-3:9.  In this passage, the apostle concludes his practical instructions with a summary of how we should regard one another.  He writes, “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous…” (OSB vs. 8). How Can Individuals Be of One Mind? Much of what Peter advises has to do with our feelings for…

Keeping the Unity of the Spirit (Sun. Dec. 4)

· Fr. Basil
The word of the Day is “unity.”  In our reading of Ephesians 4:1-6, St. Paul urges the congregation in Ephesus to live in a way that preserves the oneness of the Church.  The Apostle pleads with them to “walk worthy of [their] calling… endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (vs. 3). Unity is a gift of Christ.  Paul states, “For He Himself [Christ] is our peace who has made both [Jew and Greek] one and has broken down the middle wall of separation.  He, therefore, is the “one Lord” who reconciles us to God and one another. Unity Is “Of the Spirit” But unity is also “of the Spirit.”   The early community of…