What does it mean to “imitate Christ”?
The answer to that can range from a literal crucifixion, through legalism, to “putting on the mind of Christ.”

“I do not wish to imitate what the great ones of the past did. I would rather seek what they sought.” Basho

Jesus is doing what he always does in the gospels.
What catches his eye and draws his heart are those in most need: those who need forgiveness.
Jesus sees the widow.

Do you really think “culture wars” are new? Far from it! Jesus lived in the midst of culture wars! The Acts of the Apostles are a record of how first-century Christians coped with their own culture wars

In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to look at the realities of those days. Jesus’ response should challenge us in the midst of our culture wars.