"One of the struggles that many Christians experience is that the needs around us are so great, and yet we are limited, both in personal strength, and in resources. And, lurking in the back of our mind, is a notion that whatever the problem, Jesus would always help and so should we. But, then, is it always wrong to say no when there is need?
"It is a true fact, Jesus was quite generous with his time, attention, and resources. We too are counseled to be rich in mercy and kindness, expansive in our charity and to be willing to forsake everything to follow Christ. But for limited human beings, often with many obligations are there no limits? Of course there have to be. But, 'What would Jesus Do?' Did he ever say, 'No?'
"Many think the answer to this question is no! But in fact there are instances where Jesus said, 'No.'"
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on occasions when Jesus said "no" and what we can learn from them.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Even Jesus Sometimes said, "No." (12 MAY 11)
"It is a true fact, Jesus was quite generous with his time, attention, and resources. We too are counseled to be rich in mercy and kindness, expansive in our charity and to be willing to forsake everything to follow Christ. But for limited human beings, often with many obligations are there no limits? Of course there have to be. But, 'What would Jesus Do?' Did he ever say, 'No?'
"Many think the answer to this question is no! But in fact there are instances where Jesus said, 'No.'"
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on occasions when Jesus said "no" and what we can learn from them.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Even Jesus Sometimes said, "No." (12 MAY 11)
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