A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Luke alone is with me

(silence)

Did you get that, Luke?

Yes, Paul. “Luke alone is with me.”

No, I mean, did you GET that?

Yes.

And... you have nothing to say?

Nope.

Nothing?

No.

Fine! Let’s continue... Get Mark and bring him with you...

(silence)

Luke, I just can’t believe you’re not bothered by this.

Why should I be bothered?

Well, some people might hear this and take it in a bad way.

How so?

They might think I’m not happy to have you as the only other person around.

Why would that be?

I don’t know... maybe it’s because you don’t have much of a personality.

No, that’s right. I don’t.

Arrrrgh!

Did you want me to write that down?

I’m sorry. Look, Luke, you work hard, and you’re incredibly loyal, and you and I have gone through a lot together. I really didn’t mean anything bad.

Paul, it’s okay. I’m really just thrilled to be a part of this. I mean, you’re doing the work that the Lord Jesus himself gave you. It’s the work of God: it’s bringing the Gospel to the world. I know I’m not the most exciting person in the world, but I do what I can: I write, I gather things together. I just do my little part in helping people learn about the good news of the Lord Jesus.

You do a lot, Luke... and you do it well. Thank you. And again, I’m sorry.

Not a problem. Shall we continue?

Yes... for he is very useful in serving me.

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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Luke, Evangelist