Nobody has “Discomfort” as their middle name – but that’s just what they are - when they walk into a room. They are like a noisy shoe or a cold cup of coffee – just not what you want - first thing in the morning - or late at night. If they are lucky enough to realize how they are – some can change – and become like seeing home after a long trip.
“An
invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.”
Victor Hugo
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
ANGELS
[Using today’s two readings – one from Daniel – the gospel from John – on this feast of the three angels – Michael, Gabriel and Raphael – let me engage you with a tiny bit of imagination.] When we die, will we see thousands and thousands and thousands of angels surrounding those who have just died – those who have died from Covid and from accidents – from all the mysteriousways life here ends – unique to each of us? Will we find ourselves becoming one with vast clouds and crowds – of those who have gone before us flying forward to meeting God – the Ancient One on his throne in the next phase of life – His clothing bright as snow, and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire – ministered by angels – messengers - angels- flocks of
them – like birds – like birds – flying over an autumn corn fields – angels guiding and guarding us –
Michael, Gabriel,
Raphael – as well as our guardian angel – with a unique smile on his face - winging us to eternal life? Our mind – excited – however minds
make it into eternity
– wondering what’s next – and hopefully like Nathanael under the fig tree – we’ll hear Jesus say, “You will see greater things than this.” “You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” “Wooooooooh!”
September 29, 2021
YOU GOTTA LAUGH
Sometimes you gotta laugh, especially when things go wrong. Sometimes how we handle mix-ups shows what we’re made of. Sometimes that’s the bigger message than the one we planned on. Sometimes that’s the message everyone remembers – so laugh: it’s much more fun.
“Success
is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.”
Al Bernstein
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
WITH AWE
There are many things to pause for a moment with – like before doing: opening up a can of paint before painting a room, tasting a cold glass of water with ice cubes, showing your kid how to “walk the dog” with a yo yo, flying a kite with your daughter, going on your first plane flight, hearing the pouring of cold ginger ale into a tall glass – on a hot day, and many more. There are many more moments like that …. Don't miss them ….
