Posts tagged "balance"

Priorities

Since the death of John the Baptist, Jesus has been seeking a place of solitude and rest. Meanwhile, ministry needs have prevailed, to the point where the Twelve don’t even have time to eat (Mark 6:31). This passage opens with Jesus stealing away to a house by the Mediterranean, but even here he’s recognized. A Syrophoenician woman finds him and begs him to heal her daughter.

On first reading, Jesus’ response to the woman seems harsh.

The Beauty of Balance

Balance; it’s the key message in this passage and something that’s required in practically every facet of our lives in order to live peacefully. We’re told to work hard, but not so hard that we’re missing out on time with our families. We’re told to stay active, but it’s important to recognize when our bodies and minds need a break.