Wednesday, December 27, 2023

TIP

     Dear All of Us,

        Holy cow!

Here we are at another of

   time's tipping points.

           2023 

   is out for the count.

What can we count on for

           2024

  Some folks get pretty 

            tipsy

 about the whole thing 

    and not just on 

    New Years Eve!!


           To tip 

      right and real

         in 2024

         any time

         all the time

       here are a few 

         timely tips.

 They come straight from 

            Jesus.

        

         Each is an 

         action plan 

         for living

         what he 

         said and did

         as shared in 

         the Gospels.


         Each is an

      attitude/action 

             Tip

             for 

  real personal practical

         communal

 "spirituality for the street"


     

      "Christianity can be confusing, 

       but the way of Jesus 

       was pretty clear. 

           

           Move toward the poor.

           Empower women.

           Create space at the table.

           Throw parties.

           Widen the family boundaries.

           Poke holes in oppressive systems.

           Don't retaliate with violence.

           Forgive your enemy.

           Don't store up wealth.

           Be present with people.


           Heal

           Announce

           Push back darkness


          "The kingdom of God is near."

                             

                                Dan Sadlier


                  HAPPY HOLY 

                  NEW NOW

                  John Frank

                   ******