Comments on: Saturday July 30, 2022: Poking the bear

By: Helen M

Helen M — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:27:26 +0000

Thank you, John, for having the courage to speak out. I’m a bit of a coward and only speak out when the discussion crops up.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:54:47 +0000

Always look forward to your reflections. Blessings

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:52:20 +0000

Thanks John for an insightful reflection. Yes, sometimes we do need to poke the bear…even to just understand other people’s views. I also don’t shy away from discussing hot topics…be it religion or politics. If you just listen to them though…you often will see that their strong stance on certain issues is based mainly on false information. I say that if you only listen to certain “sources”, your views will certainly be influenced by them. But, as you say…we need to speak the truth, hate the sin but love the sinner! I believe we need to speak up, when necessary …even if just to be heard. Who knows, they might not have heard of it from a different angle. But, I must say we have to be mindful that the message is just as important as its delivery. We pray that the Holy Spirit gives us the right words to say in any situation. Peace and blessings!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:42:16 +0000

I am ruminating on the “ poking the bear “ term. In my experience many who view themselves in this manner may enjoy perhaps too much.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:18:41 +0000

I wonder how many protesters actually read the basis of 300+ page decision and tried to digest it v just reacting to the emotion of it?

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:38:34 +0000

John, very good reflection. Nice feed in from Jeremiah to John the Baptist.
I think you are a accomplished writer now. Who would have thunk it huh?
Keep up the good writing.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:47:06 +0000

Thank you John. Today’s readings without question show the challenges we face as Catholics in professing our faith. People would prefer us to go away rather than listen to the word of God. When you poke the bear you may get the claws…many faithful along the way did some poking…thank God they did as it has changed the course of many lives. Peace to you my brother.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:33:18 +0000

Excellent reflection, thank you john!