part 1 Have you ever 'done' theology? I was amazed by a subject offered in our Religious Science course on "studying and doing theology"...our professors engaged us to live among the poor in the squatters area. It reminded me of the first time I stepped into our mission house...okay, okay...I didn't have to walk barefoot nor sleep on the floor, nor dig out food from the garbage... the thing is, it's so easy to romanticize poverty. I could do away with less clothes, a non airconditioned room and a tv/radioless area... but when a friend asks me for my webster or my favorite book, or to spare time to listen to a patient after duty hours or to spend less time with my virtual world... it is difficult to let go! These are my riches...inordinate attachments... soft addictions . It's a lot easier living among the poor... but becoming one myself in its real sense is a challenge ... Didn't God Himself, the Word, assume our huma
I absolutely love this, funny, deep, and full of love, what more do you need. Great choice...
ReplyDeleteI loved the book, Melissa. Must see the movie.. Have you read the book?
ReplyDeletea lovely clip from a nice movie!Great choice, dear Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the three clips...awesome...you made me feel all those emotions.
ReplyDeleteThe book is a simply marvellous....will see the movie also,thank u for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movie yet. Now, after seeing these 3 videos...I'll have to put it at the top of my list. She is a wonderful actress and I love her movies. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteHello Melissa.
ReplyDeleteThis movie was on recently, but I didn't get a chance to see it. I keep checking the listings to see when it will be on again. Julia is a fantastic actress & I'love watching her. Of your three clips, you know my favorite is bound to be "love" (smile).
Nice choice.
Thanks for sharing.
YouTube Tuesday #4
Looks like a cool movie..had not heard of it before...As always...XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteThis is one movie I've been meaning to watch. Thanks for the clips!
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiration here, Melissa! Eat, to keep our bodies nourished; pray, to feed the soul, and love, because He first loved us . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, my dear!
Blessings!
That was a good book AND a good movie. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Melissa.
ReplyDeleteI've finally seen this movie. It's delightful. As usual, love got the upper hand & brought them together in the end (smile).
Thanks for the clips. I probably wouldn't have watched it otherwise (smile).