In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s story, the Grand Inquisitor accuses Jesus of creating a religion too hard to believe in, and a life of discipleship almost impossible to abide by, since it demands to give up power, wealth and prestige. Photo: Shutterstock.com
14th Sunday in ordinary time. Today’s readings: Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 Sometimes a chance encounter with a person or an unexpected experience can make us get in touch with the core of our being and bring our lived experience to another level.On a cool December evening in 1955, the monosyllabic word of...
