The first of my thoughts from today's readings is from the Gospel and first reading. In both, people come to Jesus and Moses telling them that other people are out healing and prophesying. Rather than condemn them or hunt them down, Jesus and Moses both seem to be okay with this. Moses is not concerned about losing his position, but instead wishes that all people could prophesy. Jesus also says that healing is healing; although, He does warn against those who would offer false healing or prophecy. I would like for our religious leaders and people today follow these same philosophies. It's another reason that I like the current pope.
My second thought is from the second reading. While the entire reading speaks against the hording of worldly treasures, one line really stood out to me: "Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud." To me, this doesn't just mean not paying someone, but not paying them a living wage. Many christian (lower case "c") business-people and corporations have made their profits at the expense of their own workers. Again, the pope has spoken out against this as well.
This was my first mass as cantor, and I'm happy to say that it went well. I love singing for both my own enjoyment and the pleasure that it seems to bring to other people. I need to find the tuner for my guitar and get some practice in with it as well.
My second thought is from the second reading. While the entire reading speaks against the hording of worldly treasures, one line really stood out to me: "Behold, the wages you withheld from the workers who harvested your fields are crying aloud." To me, this doesn't just mean not paying someone, but not paying them a living wage. Many christian (lower case "c") business-people and corporations have made their profits at the expense of their own workers. Again, the pope has spoken out against this as well.
This was my first mass as cantor, and I'm happy to say that it went well. I love singing for both my own enjoyment and the pleasure that it seems to bring to other people. I need to find the tuner for my guitar and get some practice in with it as well.
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