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In her book "The Corn of Wheat," Gladys Nash relates an experience when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere. After a lengthy wait, she noticed a service vehicle approaching and motioned for the driver to stop. When he inspected her stalled car, he quickly discovered the problem. It needed a new water hose. He said he would get to town for a replacement, then return and install it for her. Relieved, Gladys waited and waited and waited, but the man didn't return. "He's surely forgotten all about me," she muttered to herself. Finally, however, he showed up. Thoroughly exasperated, she asked, "Where have you been all this time?" He replied, "Well, I had to go home and have my dinner." Recalling the incident, Gladys exclaimed, "My dinner! I ask you, what service!"" The actions of this mechanic illustrate how we tend to serve each other. When our personal desires, comforts and needs are taken care of, we then might find the time and energy to reach out to someone else. Servanthood is marked by unselfish giving rather than "What's in it for me" living.  Quote this article on your site | Views: 765 | Print | E-mail
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Lectionary Passages for December 7th 2008
[Year B]
Second Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Mark 1:1-8
2 Peter 3:8-15
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