Intimate kisses

Isn't it strange that after Mary's lovemaking of Jesus' feet, the second most intimate act initiated by man in the Gospels was Judas' kiss?

I've missed you

It has been a busy several weeks, as illustrated by my recent silence here. I've missed you.

Things I've been contemplating in scattered moments:

• Christ's relationship with Judas, who's last interaction was a kiss.
• Myself as a dagger in a jeweled sheath.
• The joy of family, blood or otherwise.
• The anticipation of retreat.

More on these thoughts in coming days...