What if Peter and the apostles had to conduct job interviews to replace Judas? As eager applicants file into a secret meeting with the apostles, they quickly discover that following Jesus was never meant to be done on their own terms.
Tag: Christian Reflection
Pentecost and your Paycheck
A mandatory unpaid workday in France after Pentecost leads to a deeper question about charity, civic duty, and whether generosity still has meaning when it is no longer voluntary. From the deadly 2003 French heatwave to modern debates about social obligation, religion, and collective responsibility, this essay explores the tension between compassion and coercion.
Amy L. Griffin 