But What’s the Reason
Rules are only effective when there is buy-in to the reasons behind them. When rules begin to seem outdated or pointless, their ability to influence behavior and hold norms within groups quickly erodes. In this sermon Fr. Garrett examines one of the foundational historical norms in Christianity and Judaism - so foundational in fact, that it is the fourth of the famous ten commandments. Observation of a Sabbath day for religious devotion and refreshment has evolved through the millennia and continues to be observed to widely varying degrees today. Rather than rigidly insisting on one right observance, Fr. Garrett encourages us to reflect on the intention of Sabbath and what benefits we can gain from making the peace, restoration and re-centering it offers our own.