How often do we hear the call - and go? How often do we recognize the one who was sent?
Rather than being filled-to-overflowing with burdens, we could be filled-to-overflowing in the generous love of a God that gives us all things, including wonder, awe and joy.
Even the wisest of men have human faults - which we recognize because of our own nature. Still, we are capable of loving, and being loved - and forgiven.
Baptism sends each new Christian into the world equipped with a sacred relationship to God and the community.
Through word and touch, we are no longer set apart; Jesus calls us to community and sacred life.