PPF: Jesus' Mouth and Hands

Today marks the start of the Octave of Prayer

for Christian Unity.

This international movement

started way back in 1908

and was developed by a group of 

Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant scholars

living in India.

Today's readings focus on 

CONVERSATION.

"Conversation has been central 

to the ecumenical movement,

as it opens up spaces for learning from one another,

sharing what we have in common,

and for differences to be heard and attended to.

In this way, mutual understanding is developed."

Like any normal family,

we have our shares of differences.

We also have a family business

and that makes it more complicated.

But I remember, ever since we were young,

if there was a problem, 

my mom would initiate the conversation

and she would NOT stop until we 

understood each other.

Touch is also important.

Yesterday I read the story of the leper

who approached Jesus for healing.

(Mark 1:40-45)

Jesus touched the leper.

"How long had it been since this man

had experienced the touch of another person?"

Talk and touch.

Let us be Jesus' mouth and hands

here on earth!

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor

who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

This week, random.org chose

#42, Queenie Jeannie of 

Jeannie's Happy World.

She makes fabulous cards

but claims she has no talent!

Does not make any sense to me!!

I know it takes so much time and effort

to leave a comment

and I appreciate it so much!

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