What does Sunday mean to you? Those of you who know me will
know that I am a Christian, and that my family has an abundance of clergy
within its ranks. For us the rhythm of the week will always be punctuated by a
Sunday pause, and whatever style of service we might enjoy it will always
provide the space in our lives for the forgiveness of sins.
Sunday offers us a time to think about forgiveness for those
who sin against us, and forgiveness for ourselves, for our failures. It is also
a time to remember that the Bible teaches is to use our talents fully, and that
must be a valuable lesson. Whatever talents we have should not be frittered or
wasted, neither should we seek to serve ourselves.
Following the teachings of a Bible that has been translated
many times, and oftentimes not for the soundest of reasons, means that to read
that book literally would be foolish, but to follow the principles can create a
more tranquil and more fulfilled life, and Alain de Botton suggests, although
he denies God, that it may help us deliver stronger families and better
communities .
It’s something to think about on a wet and windy Sunday.
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