Kiss
Inbox (3). Inspirational forward. Perhaps. Next email. An acquaintance I just ran into the other day after several months of absence. 39 words. The request was innocuous. The timing was enigmatic. Did I just get a Judas' kiss? Today is the Feast of St. Simon and Judas. Judas? "Didn't he betray Jesus with a kiss?" I asked when I first found out my pastor back in Sacramento was Fr. Judas Nguyễn Ngọc Ban patron saint was Judas. The other Judas. Judas, the son of James (Lk 6:16). So misunderstood was he that he is the patron saint of impossible causes. So misconstrued was he that he is called Jude today. Last unread email. Sr. Janine, your name was drawn in the raffle at the recent UD Ministry Conference. We need a physical mailing address to send you your $25 gift card. "Sister, can we build you a church?" "If you will do it for $25," I replied when I saw the sign in front of their booth, "Piazza Construction Company." The three men laughe...