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Ash Wednesday: Prophets
The Hebrew prophets are in a category all of their own. Within the canonical sacred scripture of other world religions, we do not find major texts that are largely critical of their religion. Prophets can deeply love their traditions and profoundly criticize it at the same time, which is a very rare talent. In fact, it is their love of its depths that requires them to criticize their own religion. Their deepest motivation is not negative but profoundly positive. Institutions prefer loyalists and “company men” to prophets. We’re uncomfortable with people who point out our shadow or imperfections. It is no accident that prophets and the clergy are usually in opposition to one another (e.g. Amos 5:21-6:7; 7:10-17). Yet Paul says the prophets gift is the second most important charism (1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11). Prophets are not popular people. Note how the Gospels say it was “the priests, elders, and teachers of the law” who condemned Jesus. Human consciousness does not emerge at any depth except through struggling with our shadow or False Self. It is in facing one’s own contradiction that we grow.
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World Health Organization leaders continue to monitor the Novel Coronavirus as it continues to devastate China and is increasing its hold on Europe. While there is major concern about the coronavirus, the WHO has not issued a pandemic alert. It is still categorized as an epidemic and has not reached the level of a pandemic.
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