Discovering Authentic Anger

In the face of the directive to "Be angry but do not sin" (Ephesians 4:26), we encounter a dual command: to avoid sin and to embrace anger. While the world is filled with various forms of anger, from trivial annoyances to profound injustices, it is the latter that demands our attention. This deeper anger, born from witnessing egregious wrongs and betrayals of trust, is not just permissible but necessary. Through grief and personal loss, even anger can be a profound teacher, revealing our true selves and reshaping our understanding of reality. Embracing these intense emotions, including anger and rage, can lead us to profound self-discovery, humility, and authenticity, enriching our relationships and deepening our understanding of ourselves.

May we embrace the necessity of deeper anger as a path
to profound self-discovery, humility, and authenticity,
enriching our relationships and deepening
our understanding of ourselves.

(adapted from: Allen Dwight Callahan, The Virtue of Anger; Richard Rohr, The Wisdom Pattern)