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Wisdom Story
A monk was very hungry. He dipped soup from a pot and started swallowing it. He did not know it was hot. Suddenly, he stood up and began yelling and running around. Another monk asked him, "Why are you running, brother?" The first monk exclaimed, "Hurry! Get some water and throw it on my body. A fire is aflame in my stomach!"
Comments
The workings of the mind never meet the needs of the heart. Religion alone will never satisfy the longings born from the spirit. In all things pertaining to the outer affairs of faith, look to kiss the Face behind the masks.
Suggested Reflection
What meaning did you discover in the wisdom story? What are the "outer affairs of faith"? What is the "Face behind the masks"? What is meant by kissing that Face?
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