Preaching for Holy Thursday, Leslye Colvin offers a reflection on Jesus' questions that serve as invitations to metanoia:
In the Gospel of John reading proclaimed on Maundy Thursday, Jesus does not disappoint. He captures my attention by asking a question. At initial glance, it may appear to be quite simple. Yet, in pondering it, we may see it as a profound invitation to metanoia. "So when Jesus had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, 'Do you realize what I have done for you?'" ... Do you realize what I have done for you? Do you realize?
Leslye Colvin is a writer, spiritual companion, and contemplative activist. She serves as the Policy Advocate for the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Silver Spring, Maryland. Leslye has extensive experience in promoting mission and expanding outreach of a variety of sectors including faith-based non profit, government, corporate, and academia. Inspired by the Catholic social justice tradition, she is passionate about encouraging diversity of thought especially as it relates to those often marginalized within the community.
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