Relationships

Matthew 18:15 - If your brother or sister sins against you, go to them and tell them their fault between yourselves alone. If they listen to you, then you have gained your brother or your sister.

Relationships. Jesus' community is built on relationships: One with one, two with two, groups with groups, churches with churches, cities with cities, nations with nations. We can only grow slowly - taking each person at a time. If we cannot feed our relationships, they will die. That is the true work of the church community - to be in communion with those around us! Not just the sacrament, but also true respect and friendship. This is my word for the year and so far, I am not doing well. I've decided to start with friends and family then move on to more challenging scenarios. One step at a time.
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