In this episode, Father Shannon explores the passage from Colossians 1:24-2:5. He discusses the process of writing and receiving feedback, the desire for clear-cut answers and new authorities, and the complexity of interpreting scripture. Father Shannon also delves into Paul's understanding of suffering and the completion of Christ's sufferings, as well as the importance of wrestling with texts and taking ownership of one's faith. He emphasizes the need for community and connection, and the power of engaging in the work of reconciliation.
Summary
In this episode, Father Shannon explores the passage from Colossians 1:24-2:5. He discusses the process of writing and receiving feedback, the desire for clear-cut answers and new authorities, and the complexity of interpreting scripture. Father Shannon also delves into Paul's understanding of suffering and the completion of Christ's sufferings, as well as the importance of wrestling with texts and taking ownership of one's faith. He emphasizes the need for community and connection, and the power of engaging in the work of reconciliation.
Takeaways
Writing is a process of discerning which feedback strengthens the work and which is distracting.
The desire for clear-cut answers and new authorities is natural, but it is important to engage in the wrestling and grappling of faith.
Scripture is a library of books that require interpretation and wrestling with the texts.
Taking ownership of one's faith and engaging in the work of reconciliation can restore meaning and purpose.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Passage Reading
02:07 The Process of Writing and Receiving Feedback
03:02 Questioning Authority and Seeking New Answers
04:30 Desire for Clear-cut Answers and New Authorities
06:23 Transitioning to Colossians and the Complexity of the Text
07:24 Understanding Paul's Suffering and Completion of Christ's Sufferings
09:19 Beliefs about Two Ages and Set Amount of Suffering
10:25 Interpreting Scripture and Wrestling with Texts
13:08 The Bible as a Library of Books and Wrestling with Texts
16:32 Paul's Commission and Revealing the Secret Plan
18:53 Assurance of Community and Connection
20:21 The Desire for Control and the Power of Taking Ownership
22:17 Restoring Meaning and Engaging in the Work of Reconciliation
22:56 Closing Remarks and Benediction
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