As a child I picked up the idea that it was best to be hesitant to ask for things. Instead, giving was the seen as the ideal, and being able to anticipate the needs of others (without them asking) and to respond appropriately was seen as an ultimate virtue.
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I’m inspired by Moses’ willingness to accept a NO from God
I’m happy that Mary’s immediate response at the Annunciation was to be troubled.
Giraffes with their long necks can look back and forward. Rabbits are nourished by the grass at their feet
Tragically many people think that they are also distant from God. This is not true.
The two sons represent two immature ways of relating to God: rebellion and childish obedience