tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post2772766364978639078..comments2024-02-09T02:48:13.776-06:00Comments on Daily Meditations with Fr. Alfonse: Jn 3:7b-15 Think Outside the BoxFr. Alfonsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557206560119402976noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439331035718369167.post-18367276562668970302014-04-29T17:10:30.568-05:002014-04-29T17:10:30.568-05:00Father Alfonse -- We must not forget the "obv...Father Alfonse -- We must not forget the "obvious" feast day we celebrate today: Saint Catherine of Siena! I think she's the epitomy of "thinking out of the box" through her mysticism. She synthesizes heavenly things with earthly things so well. I recommend everyone check out her writings. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for re-inspiring me to write. I was going through a brief dry spell where I felt no motivation. (I blame it on Lenten burnout.) But, now I read your posts about how we should dive deeper into our faith, think out of the box, and shy away from the superficial aspects of our relationships with Christ as well as others. Awesome-sauce! (Like the Discover card commercial.)<br /><br />I think Nicodemus is a very interesting character. You commented yesterday that you thought his questions to Jesus as childish. I think of it is this way: He was so curious about Jesus that he simply couldn't think of intelligent questions to ask. Have you ever met someone that you highly respected, or even felt intimidated by, and had a hard time formulating your thoughts? I think Nicodemus may have had the same problem. Plus, he feared his "betrayal" would be discovered by his fellow Pharisees. No way he wanted to be crucified right next to Jesus!<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />-Jennifer :)Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15338737502809429613noreply@blogger.com