Theophilus (Lovers of God),
Have you ever read the book by E.M. Forster or seen the Merchant/Ivory film A Room with a View? It is a go-to for me. From the beginning notes of Dame Kiri Te Kanewa singing Il Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi to the end, I use a fair amount of tissues. It is both a romantic story and a societal critique of those uptight British folk visiting Florence, Italy. The title refers both to the literal room at a pensione and a personality type. Some have a broad outlook on life while others don’t. Some live in absolute answers, black and white, while others live in the creative and sometimes uncomfortable question.
As we approach the Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve on Tuesday, preparing to house the holy, we have asked ourselves questions about Hope, Peace, and Joy. And this Sunday the focus is Love. What does love look like to you? How does love manifest itself in what you say and do?
We will be looking at Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:46-55 (The Magnificat) to reflect upon the promise of the fresh new way of being in the world. The disruption of systems and expectations. How will the view be from our newly remodeled interior selves and the Inn on Balclutha?
I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 10 am on Balclutha, Zoom, or Livestream.
Share the love,
Rev. Michael Cronin
