Evening: Psalms 138, 139:1-23; Mark 7:1-23
The Pharisees knew: handwashing protects health. Superficial washing does not purify duplicitous hearts, though, even if we obey the rules. This pandemic reveals deep stains in the fabric of our society - national selfishness, racism, injustice, intolerance, inequity. These can only be removed by a change of heart. Soon, maybe this year, handwashing and physical distancing will help defeat this virus that can infect our bodies. Purifying our hearts, though, and rebuilding our social fabric? These are tasks for the ages, the truly great health priorities of our times to which Jesus calls us to attend with all our souls.
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