Sunday Reflection (October 20, 2024)
Sunday Reflection upon Isaiah 52:13-53:12
The band REM wrote and sang a profoundly reflective song in the 1980s: “Talk about the Passion.” The central part of the song cries out, “Not everyone can carry the weight of the world,” which is true. Yet the song also points out that we may engage in empty prayers and talk without truly addressing the world’s pain and suffering. The song beckons us to address the passion and pain of the world in a meaningful way.
The band REM wrote and sang a profoundly reflective song in the 1980s: “Talk about the Passion.” The central part of the song cries out, “Not everyone can carry the weight of the world,” which is true. Yet the song also points out that we may engage in empty prayers and talk without truly addressing the world’s pain and suffering. The song beckons us to address the passion and pain of the world in a meaningful way.
Remember, we follow “The Ultimate Servant,” Jesus Christ. We can truly make a difference through our collective understanding and actions. May we not make those who suffer scapegoats. May we engage the cause of those who suffer and seek to improve the world and alleviate pain and suffering, not add to it.
