“Christian Activism…must be preceded by theological reflection in order to provide what R.H.Tawney described as a ‘clear apprehension of the deficiency of what is and the character of what ought to be.’” Stephen Charles Mott, A Christian Perspective on Political Thought. [italics my own]
To allow the character of Christ to consume/fill/overtake our present deficiencies…what ought to be.
Helen‘s words to her “Papa”:
“The way that I like to think of you on your birthday, my dear Papa, is standing out among the flowers utterly lost in thought, but with such a warm and appreciative smile on your face that the buds start out and every plant blossoms just because it is so sure of your sympathy.”
…like my husband, Sean, and I are, no doubt you have your own methodology for getting your fix. Our order of procurement goes something like this: