Comments on: Saturday January 19, 2019: Jesus, the model of empathy https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:10:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14169 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:10:48 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14169 Spoiler Alert!! In the movie, Crowe, Katie and her Mother (can’t recall the name of the character or actor) are in a car wreck because of an argument over Crowe’s past infidelity. In the wreck the Mother dies and leaves Crowe with brain damage causing seizures. He has to raise his daughter alone until his death while she is still a young girl. Causing her difficulty with relationships as she fears every person she loves will leave her.

And, yes, we were in a beautiful rural area with great hiking opportunities that we did take advantage of. We also cross country ski but no snow until after we left. But kicking back at night and watching a movie or two is a great way to end the day.

John

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14149 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:32:58 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14149 Very nice reflection thank you. I am From a rural community. I live in a lovely wooded area. Walking in the woods is lovely. However after working all day, a nice walk I look forward to a little Netflix too. I’m glad you are able to utilize your local library. Thank you again for your reflection.

]]> By: A https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14148 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 01:09:06 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14148 You’re in a beautiful rural area and you need to watch movies to pass the time? Get out there and snow-shoe! Cross-country ski! Hike, if there is no snow! There will be plenty of time to watch movies when you’re old and can’t move around as well as you do now.

Also, I don’t understand. How is Russell Crowe a single dad when you say that Katie’s father (so Crowe) dies a year or two after her mother? I don’t understand.

]]> By: Aurora https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14147 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 23:44:41 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14147 ‘God’s word reveals, but doesn’t stop there. It instructs us on how next to proceed to gain spiritual healing’
I especially love this line. Such a beautiful and encouraging reflection. Thank you for this.

]]> By: TM https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14146 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:25:31 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14146 Dear John,
Thanks for additional input on movie. She is 16, but I will watch it first. I like your explanation of the brokenness without God.

]]> By: Anonymoose https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14145 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 18:07:24 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14145 Thank you.
It’s good to be reminded that we are not alone when we struggle and suffer. Jesus is with us. He knows our deepest pain.
And we can offer it up.
Adore Jesus!!!

]]> By: Sandy https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14143 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 14:07:45 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14143 This bible passage is one that really resonates for me. Very nice reflection, John. I’m going to check out the movie too!!

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.acatholic.org/saturday-january-19-2019-jesus-the-model-of-empathy/#comment-14142 Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:54:04 +0000 https://www.acatholic.org/?p=65959#comment-14142 TM
Just a note about the movie. There are scenes in it that are not appropriate for young people. However, these scenes show the brokenness of Katie in the movie and the healing that she needs. While this is not a Christian movie, it shows the complications our lives can develop when we are not guided by God.
John

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