Love, Craftsmanship, Generosity

Love, Craftsmanship, Generosity

We are called to love one another. What does that look like? Here are two images – First is posted on Facebook by my colleague in Ministry Lyndon Hutchinson-Housell: The second image is from a book a book I am reading and are the words of Pope Fransis So I want to hear from you.…

Dean Kevin

October 8, 2014

1–2 minutes

Buddha, Love, Pope Francis

We are called to love one another.
What does that look like?

Here are two images –

First is posted on Facebook by my colleague in Ministry Lyndon Hutchinson-Housell:

The second image is from a book a book I am reading and are the words of Pope Fransis

So I want to hear from you. Leave a Comment is at the top of the post. Reading these two post – please discuss in the comments section — How does ‘How Much we love look to you?” How much labour is involved in that loving. ….

I want to hear from you

10 responses to “Love, Craftsmanship, Generosity”

Vicky Andersen

October 9, 2014 at 9:06 pm

Love one another – what does that look like? “Allowing our hearts to be broken by the very thing that breaks the heart of God.” (Gregory Boyle “Tattoos on the Heart”) Knowing everyone we meet carries a great burden. Listen.

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1. Canon Kevin
  
  October 14, 2014 at 9:22 am
  
  I love this Vicky. Allowing our hearts to be broken….
  
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Bettie

October 10, 2014 at 9:41 am

I go along with Buddha – and Pope Francis makes it sound so difficult – and it’s not; love is easy…………..keep your heart and mind open to others – everyone has a story.

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1. Canon Kevin
  
  October 14, 2014 at 9:23 am
  
  I think loving sometimes can be difficult…. but yes…keeping an open heart and mind is a helpful way to learn to love
  
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Connie Schritt

October 10, 2014 at 9:47 am

To love is to forgive. Our hearts are deep and can hold huge forgiveness.

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1. Canon Kevin
  
  October 14, 2014 at 9:25 am
  
  Forgiveness not only shows love for others….but it frees us up to love… when we withhold forgiveness we are imprisoned.
  
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Vicky Andersen

October 10, 2014 at 3:33 pm

I’m not so sure that love is easy Bettie – but I do agree with you that remembering that everyone has a story is a useful tool to help one focus on the need of another in that moment when one may feel a bit irritated with them!

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Colleen Sharen

October 13, 2014 at 12:26 pm

Wonderful post. It made me smile and gave me purpose. But please, could you ask pope Francis to stop using sexist language? Craftspeople, or artisans? anything but craftsman. It implies that only men can craft love. Just sayin’.

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1. Canon Kevin
  
  October 13, 2014 at 1:23 pm
  
  I so agree…wish he would too.
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2. Canon Kevin
  
  October 14, 2014 at 9:26 am
  
  and I wonder…. Can I just email Pope Francis….things seem to be opening up over there…. I reread the post using ARTISANS instead of craftsman…. it’s much better.
  
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Dean Kevin

I am Dean of Huron and Rector of St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario. We are a growing and loving community and I am fortunate to minister side by side with the people of God in this place. This Blog is a place to offer my thoughts on theology, the church, and the place of the church in the world today. I am glad that you have stopped by to visit and invite you to leave your comments.