Day 32
Learning to listen deeply has always been and continues to be a struggle for me. I believe it to be vital and I strive to do it in my life and in my ministry as a priest. Yet, it remains a struggle.
The struggle, at least for me, is to not confuse obedience with blind obedience. Obedience says to listen deeply. Blind obedience says simply do what those in authority tell you to do.
I look at the life of Jesus and I see obedience to the Father, but I see no blind obedience to the authorities. To them Jesus challenges, nudges, and confronts.
I believe Jesus shows us the difference between the two. The most difficult part for me is knowing when to choose which. The answer always comes in prayer.
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