Monday, October 16, 2017

The Henri Nouwen Society of Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Daily Meditation for Monday, 16 October 2017: "Called out of Slavery"

The Henri Nouwen Society of Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Daily Meditation for Monday, 16 October 2017: "Called out of Slavery"
DAILY MEDITATION: "
Called out of Slavery" for Monday, 16 
October 2017
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The Church is the people of God. The Latin word for "church," ecclesia, comes from the Greek ek, which means "out," and kaleo, which means "to call." The Church is the people of God called out of slavery to freedom, sin to salvation, despair to hope, darkness to light, an existence centered on death to an existence focused on life.
When we think of Church we have to think of a body of people, travelling together. We have to envision women, men, and children of all ages, races, and societies supporting one another on their long and often tiresome journeys to their final home.

For further reflection...
"In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling." (Exodus 15: 13 (NIV))
Your response...
When you think of the Church, what metaphor comes to mind for you?
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Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo.
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