Reflection for February 8

“Passion” is from the Latin noun passio, meaning “suffering.” But in everyday English we also use “passion” for any consuming interest, dedicated enthusiasm, or concentrated commitment. In this sense, a person’s passion is what she or he is passionate about…. The first passion of Jesus was the kingdom of God… (The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days in Jerusalem, Marcus J. Borg & John Dominic Crossan).