Meditation & Reflection
Meditation
In the weave of Jesus’ life, we discern a constant thread—a thread of solidarity with the discarded, the outsiders, the marginalized. This sacred stance transcends cultural confines, providing a unique vantage point to critique self-serving ideologies. Through this solidarity, we harmonize with the world’s suffering, a profound healing that unites beyond divisions. Jesus among the demonized, loving and healing them, testifies to his strategy of justice—a strategy of standing with the demonized until demonizing ends. This path challenges conventional activism, grounded in love’s unyielding embrace.
His ministry unfolds uniquely, aligning with the “bad,” the accused, the demonized, lifting them through love and healing. Communion takes shape—a practice of Jesus standing with the demonized until demonizing ceases. It’s solidarity, sharing pain when solutions falter. In this, Jesus imparts a lesson resonating through contemplation and compassionate action. This choice, seemingly weak, flourishes in transformative patience, humility, creativity.
As we absorb Jesus’ wisdom, we shift profoundly—transforming identity and approach. Embracing solidarity, we stand with the problem, bypassing ready-made solutions. This arduous path holds enduring change, in patient, humble ways. Two beacons guide us—contemplation for inner transformation, action rooted in shared suffering. The former deepens us, the latter propels us, grounded in unity, into the world.
Personal Reflection
In Jesus’ life, I trace a steadfast thread that runs through his interactions—a thread of solidarity with society’s discarded: the outsiders, sinners, marginalized. This sacred stance becomes his refuge, transcending local confines, offering a unique perch to critique self-serving ideologies. Through this solidarity, Jesus resonates with the world’s suffering—a profound healing transcending divisions. His presence among the demonized, his love and healing, stands as a scandalous testament to his justice strategy: standing with them till demonizing fades. This solidarity defies conventional activism, rooted in unwavering love for God.
Jesus’ ministry unfolds in a revolutionary pattern. He allies with those deemed unworthy, the labeled “bad,” the demonized. Rather than condemning, he elevates through love. Communion forms, Father Greg Boyle calling it Jesus standing with them till demonizing ends. It’s solidarity, sharing pain despite elusive solutions. Jesus teaches through this—a lesson echoing in communion with human suffering. This choice, appearing weak, blooms in transformative patience, humility, and creativity.
Absorbing Jesus’ wisdom calls for profound transformation—a shift in identity and approach. In the spirit of Jesus’ self-emptying, I’m urged to stand with problems, not just offer solutions. Though tough, this approach harbors enduring change through patient, humble means. Our journey to such solidarity is lit by contemplation and action rooted in shared suffering. The former shifts us inwardly; the latter propels us outwardly, united with the world.