"To the angel of the Church in Laodicea, write this: “‘The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the source of God’s creation, says this: “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” (Rev 3:1-6, 14-22)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111924.cfm
This is one of the unforgettable passages in the Scriptures. It is part of the Letters to the Seven Churches (of Asia Minor). When I had the privilege to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Laodicea in what is now modern day Turkey, I visited the church of Laodicea which is in ruins and looks like it has been spit out.
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.
Tuesday, Week XXXIII, Ordinary Time
