Pope Francis recently wrote: "I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security." A challenge to all Christians, don't you think? How often are we (as institutions and individuals) motivated more by our own security than God's command to get our hands dirty? Have you ever heard of Deacon Lawrence in Rome? In the year 257, Emperor Valerian … [Continue reading...]
