Ordinary Time 22: The Treasure and the Pearl

Cole left us with a powerful benediction today:

May we be a people who know the pearl when we find it.

May we be a people who stay put long enough to know and to be known by others.

May we be a people who give our lives away - especially to the poor.

In lieu of 3 unique questions, please use the following questions and reflect on them relative to each of the points from the benediction. Take them one at a time, and if you’re with a group, share.

Questions:

• What does this mean?

• What does it look like? - give practical and concrete examples where you can.

• How would you describe where you’re at in relationship to this idea? To what extent are you someone who <fill in the blank from the benediction>?

• Where do you what to be?

• What might shift look like if you desire it?