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Armodoxy for Today: One minute for summertime

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Jesus says, “The truth will set you free.” That truth is not an arbitrary bit of fact or evidence. This statement of Jesus is taken from his proclamation: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” For us, Truth is a person, Jesus Christ, who boldly proclaimed, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”

Before Christ, during his earthly ministry, in the centuries since, people have struggled for freedom and have tried to “be free” by fighting, whether with sword, gun or bomb, based on the illusion that violence will bring about peace, and therefore, people will be free.

Jesus put out distinctly, you are free in him. The past is behind you. No more guilt. You are forgiven. You have hit the reset button on life with Christ. It’s a new slate. You are free. St. Nersess Shnohali (12th Century) gave the primer: “The name of Love is Jesus.” Love is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Find true freedom in that Love.

Today’s one minute for Summertime.