Catharsis

As we enter the long stretch of Ordinary Time — what Godly Play beautifully calls the “green and growing Sundays” — we’re invited into a quieter, deeper rhythm of renewal. In a world marked by division, violence, and uncertainty, it’s tempting to retreat into isolation. But instead of withdrawing, we are called to the spiritual discipline of the deep, cleansing breath — a catharsis that renews without disconnecting.

This week, we reflect on the Gospel story of Jesus casting out the unclean spirit known as Legion — an act of true catharsis, a purging of torment and restoration of peace. Elijah, too, finds his catharsis not in thunderous signs but in sheer silence — a quiet so full it reveals God’s voice and purpose anew.

As we grow through this season, consider: what kind of catharsis do you need to stay rooted in love and engaged in healing? Whether it’s a breath, a prayer, or a break from the noise, may you find strength, not just solace, at Christ’s table — where renewal, not retreat, is our true sustenance.