Luke 15:1-10
The tax collectors and the sinners were all seeking the company of Jesus to hear what he had to say, and the Pharisees and the scribes complained.
The roles are changed in this beautiful narrative. Notice how the outsiders become the insiders and the insiders become outsiders. This is a gentle reminder to expect something different from the status quo in the God realm. In fact if we want to be ahead, we would do well to have a preferential stance towards those who are easily condemned by our society. Maybe that is exactly where God is hiding in plain view. I remember as a young seminarian, I was asked to go into the kalahari desert. I was so excited to bring Christ to the “bush people.” Noticing my excitement, the novice master said to be “Brother Robert, remember before you get there God is already there..” Yes I learned to listen. Are you being called to watch, learn, listen to people you had written off? Are you the sinner and tax collector who is not finding welcome in your church? Come and see us, you might like us at Rabbouni.
Fr Chibundi
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