The Reverend Miriam Lacey delves into the story of the “rich young ruler” in Mark’s Gospel (10:17-31) to examine the challenges confronting him by Jesus’ response to his question “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Was it enough for him to simply keep following the rules as he had so done so diligently, or did he need to do much more to connect with Jesus?
Miriam acknowledges the writings of Richard Rhor, catholic theologian, in Everything Belongs (Crossroad Publishing, where he goes to the heart of Christianity and teaches us how to let go of ego and open ourselves to the connecting and integrating power of contemplation.
Written by Miriam Lacey
The Reverend Miriam Lacey is Chaplain at Amala Uniting Aged Care. Miriam is a member of Tuggeranong Uniting and ministers in many ways including pastorally, and supporting the Rainbow Christian Alliance
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