Sunday, January 17, 2021

The Rebel Black Dot Song o' the Lord's Day: II

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Kris Kristofferson, "Why Me" from The Essential Kris Kristofferson (St. Mike Papa Whiskey)

Commentary: God's grace is utterly unmerited & given freely. We don't have to earn God's love, which is good news, because we never could. God loves us because He is good, not because we are good. The question that faces each of us: How do we respond to that love & goodness?
"Why me, Lord?
What have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known?

"Tell me, Lord,
What did I ever do
That was worth loving You
For the kindness You've shown?…"

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