January 10, 2021 The Baptism of the Lord
We need history. We need it in order to understand ourselves, personally and collectively. The pieces of our histories may not have always been the most positive, honest, exemplary, dignified, proud and best moments of our lives,
but they are ours. We have to acknowledge, remember, accept, and often heal them. We cannot forget them or pretend that they never existed. As horrible as the atrocities of events like Auschwitz, brutal injustices committed
throughout the human journey, or personal painful experiences in our own stories, we need to remember. These
times when humanity in general or people in particular have lost their way are times that need to be reconciled and
redeemed.