Greetings to all!
In his new book, The Immortal Diamond, Richard Rohr describes
the True Self within all of us, a True Self that we often look for, but
do not realize how close it already is. Consider these opening
words from Rohr's book.
Conservatives look for absolute truth; liberals look for something
"real" and authentic. Spouses look for a marriage that will last "'til
death do us part." Believers look for a God who never fails them;
scientists look for a universal theory. They are all on the same
quest. We are all looking for an immortal diamond: something
utterly reliable, something loyal and true, something we can
always depend on, something unforgettable and shining. There
is an invitation and an offer for all of these groups from John's
very short Second Letter when he writes: "There is a truth that lives
within us that will be with us forever" (2 John 2). But most of us
know little about this, so we end up as St. Augustine admits in his
Confessions: "Late have I loved you, Beauty so very ancient and
so ever new! Late have I loved you! You were within, but I was
without."
The scripture lessons for Sunday, April 28...
Acts 11:1-18
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
Sunday Conversations continue this Sunday, April 28, 10am, in
Trinity Hall with discussion of ideas presented by Richard Rohr
in his new book, The Immortal Diamond. Come enjoy a cup of
coffee, join the conversation, or just listen in.
THANKS to all who supported our grounds work day and Earth Day
festival over this past weekend. Approximately 50 different Walnut
Hill members and friends participated over the two days, not to mention
visitors and guests from other congregations and organizations. It
was a good weekend to celebrate "The Good Earth" and Walnut
Hill's corner of it.
Kentucky Gives Day is ongoing today, April 24, a 24 hour online
giving blitz involving more than 300 nonprofits in central Kentucky
and around the Commonwealth. Among the participating organizations
is the Kentucky Council of Churches, an organization committed to an
ecumenical vision of the Church. You can donate to the KCC at
http://kygives.razoo.com/giving_events/ky13/home to view many other
possible recipients of your generosity.
Peace to all.
Mike Ward
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