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This week, a family asked me to bless their house and rental property. So off I went on a guided tour of Bangkok. My guides for the trip were the mum and their 11 year old son, home on holidays. The morning finished with lunch at the family home.
After lunch, I judged my duty was done until the son asked me to play Crossword. How could I say No? Even if somewhat reluctant, I joined him for a game. On getting into the game, I discovered that it was fun. At the end of the game, I judged that this was good work of a priest. To spend time with a 11 year old lad playing Crossword, while his mother was keeping score, was a special way to encounter a family. I would hope that this simple encounter would leave a good memory and build better relationships.
Is this not at the core of being church? We are about simple, human experience leading to deeper realities. Our ministry does not always have to be theological and heavy and complicated. Just having good fun with people is every bit as important. There is not enough of that simple fun.
By the way, I did not win but I would say that it was time well spent as a priest and I so enjoyed the game. As they say, the best things in life are free. I would also say the best fun is simple fun.
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