Comments on: Saturday August 1, 2020: What Is Truth?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:54:43 +0000

Some thoughts to share:

Both Jeremiah and John the Baptist called people to repent of their sins. Both were threatened by people in authority. Unfortunately, John was beheaded for a flimsy reason. By virtue of our baptism, we are priests, prophets and kings. During baptism we are anointed with oil, just as in the Old Testament, priests, prophets, and kings were anointed with oil upon assuming that role.

Like priests, we should be a bridge between God and human beings. Like prophets, we should “bubble forth” the truth of God. As kings, we should educate our children and shape them into who they were created to be.

Speaking the truth at the right time and right place takes a lot of courage. God told Moses, “Now go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to speak.” (Exodus 4:12)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:27:27 +0000

Thank you..your reflections always make me pause to consider
where my heart is. I’ve found that whenever I have an opportunity
To speak what I feel and know is truth about our times….no one wants to hear it. They rationalize it away or plain don’t want to know. I pray to GOD and the Holy Spirit for wisdom and discernment to know Truth. It’s in
Scripture and prayer but my friends stick their head in the sand. I might add we are all in our 70s and 80s.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 14:05:28 +0000

Another great reflection.Thanks John!

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:43:01 +0000

Thanks John,
First thing that came to mind was Jack Nicholson in a few good men. “You want the truth – you can’t handle the truth!” Though his caracter was wrong in what he did (lying) his job was not far from the truth. “You need me on that wall.”
Anyway, real good food for thought. Oh, and yes, you’re so very right about being in love. One’s heart just bursts open. I really want that same feeling with Jesus but I’m not quite there yet.

By: Seamus

Seamus — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:13:14 +0000

Well written John, posing the question and seeking the truth. You could say there are three kinds of truth, but you have outlined how to find the real truth in your reflection.
I am the way, the truth and the life.
Thank you. Peace and harmony…….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:05:09 +0000

Todays reflection asks questions of all of us. Who are we? What do we stand for? Where is the truth in our lives? How do we stand with and defend our truths? Do we hide behind a computer screen or do we shout from the roof tops? Awesome reflection John!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:37:00 +0000

Amen, John. Thank you for sharing. What is truth? My priest said in his homily that one thing missing in today’s world is objective truth. He said we are living in a time of relativism where one persons truth is not the other person’s truth. Hence we have turmoil where the one’s who are in power can force their truth upon the masses. A baby can be born set aside and the mother can keep it or destroy it. Enough said. May God bles you.