Reflection from your Co-Pastors February 25, 2021
Matthew 7: 7-12
"Do to others whatever you would have them do to you."
(verse 12)
The Golden Rule is one of the core teachings of Jesus. It can be found in some form in almost every ethical tradition:
Five centuries before Christ, Confucius set forth his own Golden Rule, "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself."
"Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful." --Judaism
"None of you is a believer until you love for your brother/sister what you love for yourself.
--Islam
" This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you."
--Hinduism"
Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself. Lay not on
any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself."
--Baha'i
" Do not wrong or hate your neighbour. For it is not he who you wrong, but yourself."
--Native American Pima
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" Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful."
--Buddhism
" Regard your neighbour's gain as your own gain, and your neighbour's loss as your own loss."
--Taoism
We have had a lifetime to practice the Golden Rule and yet we still struggle to live it. Instead, We tend to treat others well if they agree with us, share our faith, belong to the same political party and treat us well in return.
Jesus says to us today, without exception, "Do to others whatever you would have them do to you." Herein lies the secret to living in peace and harmony with our neighbours and ourselves. Wrapped in the essence of this simple principle is fairness, justice, compassion, equality and empathy. There is great value, hence "Golden," in having this kind of respect and caring attitude for one another.
As we go forward in this new year, let us foster good thoughts, good words, and good actions, and let the Golden Rule be our guide.
AMEN
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Regional Bishop - Candidate Forum Recordings
If you missed the community sessions with the candidates for Regional ECC Bishop, we have good news! The two sessions were recorded and links are available below.
Curriculum Vitae and answers to questions presented prior to the forums can be accessed here.
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Mother Kae Madden's Bishop Candidate Forum Meeting
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Fr. Michael Nicosia’s Bishop Candidate Forum Meeting
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Daily Lenten Prayer
Weekdays, M-F 4:30 pm.
Join us for a 15 min daily prayer and contemplation.
Call-in Audio Only: +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 508 895 8935 Passcode: pray
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Service Recordings
Ash Wednesday Service The recorded version is available via this link .
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For Lisa Moos - member. For Joanne Gallagher - member, and for her sister, Dr. Barbara Immroth. For Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae. Prayers for Lisa McCann - member, for personal challenges this year.
For Jim Berry - member, for his new journey to chaplain. For Lauren Roob - friend of Rosanna Bateman.
Healing prayers for Dianna Padilla, sister of Lisa Jones, who underwent surgery for cancer. For Liz and Ken Zornes and family, friends of Sandra and Dick Life, whose daughter is struggling with addiction. For Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe.
For Dona Bosse - community member and Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - niece of the Cloyds and Mary Crosby – parishioner.
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For Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. And Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Suzanne King, Robert Browell
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
For Clint Wisdom - brother-in-law of Joan Chapman-Smith. For Leon - father of Mother Cynthia. For Marietta Ricke - sister of Jim DeMuth and for Kristin - daughter of ECC priest Scott Jenkins. For Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland. For Aunt Ilo and Aunt Ginny - Aunts of Jean Christian.
For Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean, and for Margie Weitz - member. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones.
For Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel
For David Heyman - member,
Teri Kent - member,
Bill McClellan - Father of Jennifer Pfeister,
Father of Julie Shoenbauer, member, and
Edwin White - brother in law of Pastor Jane
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For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com
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