The wisdom of His compassion : meditations on the words and actions of Jesus /
Girzone, Joseph F.
Maryknkoll, N.Y. : Orbis,
c2012.
A series of more than forty meditations examines the character, feelings, and wisdom of Jesus, in a volume that offers lessons in forgiveness, compassion for others, and God's message of help, healing, and hope.
Previously published: New York : Doubleday, c2009.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The annunciation : a visitor from heaven -- Sorry, no room -- Angels appear to social outcasts -- A visit by very important people -- The refugees -- A young Jesus comes of age -- He takes upon himself our burdens -- Forty days harassed by satan -- No prophet is honored by his own people -- It is not the time my Father had planned -- Want to please God, be a child -- Don't embarrass God when you pray -- Why did you have to wake me? -- The Publican with a clean heart -- Would you hug a leper? -- The law was made for man, not man for the law -- The pagan soldier with a humble heart -- When we condemn, we are condemned -- We judge by what we see on the outside, He judges by what he sees in our hearts -- When you pray, pray to your Father in secret -- It is our sins that entitle us to His mercy -- The excommunicated holy man -- Who will be invited to live in God's home? -- Moses and Elias surprise the Apostles -- If you want to lead, learn to serve -- What a strange choice as messenger of the good news -- Don't be discouraged if success comes slowly -- The Prodigal Father -- I need to be alone -- Violence does not resolve issues, it breeds nightmares -- Do what the Scribes and Pharisees tell you, but do not imitate them! -- His ways are not our ways -- No rest for the weary -- Storm clouds over the Last Supper -- Keep forgiving in spite of yourself -- It is not how much you make that counts, but how much you give away -- "Why was this not sold to help the poor rather than waste it on Him?" -- One moment of glory -- Their Last Supper together -- The sad last night -- Sunrise on a dark night -- Surprise! -- Seeing is not believing -- Good-bye, but I am not really leaving.
A series of more than forty meditations examines the character, feelings, and wisdom of Jesus, in a volume that offers lessons in forgiveness, compassion for others, and God's message of help, healing, and hope.
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