Monday, March 2, 2009

comment on my recap

I mentioned in the homily that we must sometimes not continue giving ourselves away to others if the relationship in question becomes toxic. I said that sometimes a boundary must be placed that might even end the relationship. However, I said that how we do this must itself be in the pattern of self-giving love. I suggested to say to someone that you love them and pray that they might experience the same love of God that you hope to experience; but that you can no longer be in relationship with them can be a very loving thing to say and do, knowing that Jesus lives in the new space between you and that person. I went on to say that you can, in that sense, continue to love that person through Jesus. Agree? Disagree?

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