Each day brings with it a new level of understanding. Just happens somehow.

Truly amazing.

So, in a gospel reflection a few days back, an aspect of the lesson turned towards the origins of “Satan”. Not solely the being, but how the Hebrew etymology definitively describes the fallen ones nature.

“Adversary”.

The “accuser”, “scatterer” are his two names found in the Bible. Bishop Barron goes on to share, “Jesus specifies that his work is in driving out Satan—which is to say, the accuser.

The false way of organizing ourselves—present from the beginning—is through accusation, scapegoating, the establishment of us against them, insiders vs. outsiders.”

Though thousands of years separate us from its origins, there remains this adversary, common to us all, scattering us through accusation. How it is recognized and the form it assumes may vary generation to generation. But its demeanor, resolve and purpose is firm.

Intent on scattering via accusation.

Perhaps we might want to focus more on connecting through genuine understanding.

That bond he cannot break.