Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. (Heb 12:1-4)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081422.cfm
The great cloud of witnesses—how important is the story of those who have gone before us in Christ. We tell their stories knowing that one day we, too, will take our place in that great cloud. Who then will tell our stories?
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
XX Sunday, Ordinary Time
