"Last week
in the Office of Readings we concluded the Book of Ecclesiastes. One of
the more beautiful passages in the Old Testament is the 12th Chapter of
Ecclesiastes. It is a melancholy but soulful meditation on old age. Its
poetic imagery is masterful, as it draws from the increasingly
difficult effects of old age such as hearing loss, fading eyesight,
difficulty walking, digestive issues, and even gray hair."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on this chapter from Ecclesiastes, which he calls a "sad but powerfully beautiful description of old age."
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: A Biblical Meditation on Aging (29 MAY 18)
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