And whoever causes one of these little ones who believe to stumble,
it is better for them if a large millstone is placed around their neck,
and they are thrown into the sea.
And if your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off.
It is better for you to enter life maimed,
than having two hands, to come to Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire.
And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off.
It is better for you to enter life lame,
than having two feet be thrown into Gehenna.
And if your eye causes you to stumble, throw it away.
It is better for you to enter into the Kingdom of God one-eyed,
than having two eyes be throw into Gehenna,
where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.
For everyone will be salted with fire.
Salt is good but if salt becomes ‘unsalty’, how can it be seasoned?
Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.
Be thou a bright flame before me,
Be thou a guiding star above me
Be thou a smooth path below me
Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me
Today – tonight -forever
Amen.
St Columba