Institutionalized

Day 32 of a Lenten Journey with Howard Thurman

Kevin’s Encouragement

Often, as a priest, at the reception after a glorious wedding, I will find myself seated with the relatives who are angry at the Church. I guess my beloved couple believes that I can share my love of the church, say a few curse words, tell the offensive joke, proclaim my love of Jesus and, poof, suddenly and unexpectedly, angry uncl…