Meditations 4 Misfits

This meditation is based on the words of Jesus found in the Gospel of Mark 10:35-45, where Jesus shares with his friends the criteria for greatness. “It is standing in the world with head erect, solidly rooted in the knowledge of who we are, facing the reality that surrounds us, and responding to it from our hearts.” – Henri Nouwen 

This podcast offers a reflection on the episode with the rich young ruler recorded in Mark 10:17-31. In this passage Jesus teaches that for us to live a fully engaged and robust life, now, we may have to let go of what currently brings us security in an insecure world. “Die before you die, so that when you die, you won’t die.” – an Arabic saying 

This podcast offers a reflection on the last question we will explore in our series of The Questions Jesus Asked. This one comes from Matthew 6:27, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”  In this passage we may even discover an antidote to our preoccupation with worry.  “What worries you, masters you.” – John Locke