wilkinsonsworld said:
Hi there
As I count down the days to the start of my camino, my mind has gone into overdrive and some rather curious questions have been raising their heads. :twisted:
I've jotted my thoughts down in a blog - if you're interested in reading it click on this link :
http://tinyurl.com/43ed6rx
Have a great day.
Jane
Organized religion can cause us to be jaded. In becoming jaded it is our own hearts that become hardened and it is we who cannot see clearly. The glass become more dark to see through. Some of those men in "funny hats" may easily be true Saints and yet, we shut our eyes and hearts to hearing them. Had I done that to John Paul II my life would be so much poorer today.
OTOH, humor is useful in almost all situations. We must be able to look at ourselves, our cherished orgainzations, families, etc. and be able to see them as others do. It is a great blessing to be able to laugh at ourselves. However, it is a far different thing to hold in contempt what others value greatly. It is simple respect of the traditions of others.
What would the world look like if we could all laugh at ourselves and yet be respectful of each other? None of us would take things personally, reticient to take offense, and openly, demonstrably respectful of others and what they cherish. I hope that we as pilgrims could always be that source of light in the world to share that Peace of the Camino with others.
So funny! A great way to look at the obscurities of the Roman Church. Sad though, they still have so many bizarre things in place. I love being Catholic, and I have no use for Rome. Silly old boys in funny hats. If they only knew the true richness of the spiritual journey called El
Camino de Santiago.