From Bishop Alan's Blog:
If we don't get rid of our stuff it accumulates. But what do we do about it? That’s the basis of the sacrificial system — it takes sin seriously, rather than sweeping it under the carpet. But for Christians the naming and shaming is only the prelude to a greater act of redemption than Mosaic circumcision could ever be — Grace, in all its absurd, liberating, healing, ludicrous excess. Where sin abounds, grace superabounds. Relax! Now we can love without pretending, or trade-offs, or status games. This year I need a better grasp of Grace, right from the outset, prefigured but super-transcended in the Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
In the comments, I responded:
Bishop Alan, if that is your one New Year's resolution, then it suffices. I may make it mine, too.
Now I've changed from "may" to "will".
Bishop Alan Wilson is Area Bishop of Buckingham, UK. Ann Fontaine kindly introduced me to his blog, and I'm so pleased that she did.
Bishop Alan is a real class act. I've been following his blog for some time now, and always enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteTim, he is a class act. I'm glad Ann sent me there.
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