Mass on Sunday was interesting to say the least.
We had a visiting priest and this priest was like no other.
I knew he was different the minute he processed into the church, hands a waving to the tune of the "youth" music (very upbeat) and bopping along the aisle. It struck me as " really come on now this is church" at first. Then he began to speak.
He reminded us why we were there. He didn't stand off to the side of the back of the altar, no , he stood right in the front of the altar down on the steps. When we said "Amen", his response was, "I can't hear you" followed by a louder more gusto filled Amen from the congregation!
At the time to recite the Apostles Creed, he reminded us that these are our true beliefs and that it is very easy to say them and forget the meaning. Instead of use reciting, he recited the creed fervently and we responded with an enthusiastic "I do" in agreement with what he was saying.
He then gave an amazing homily that really put things into perspective for me.
Sins of Omission Its not always what you do that gets you in trouble, its what you didn't do that hurts you the most.
Its the little things that you could have done but didnt.
Its the holding the door for someone that is ten steps behind you but didn't
It's sending a smile to someone that you pass in the hall at work, but don't
It's the coming home from work and talking with your family, but don't have time because you have talking to people all day and you just want to watch T.V.
We have all of these opportunities to spread God's Love around in some many little ways. There are always going to be things we could have done but didn't, but our responisibilty is make sure those are few and far between.
Someone did that for me today. It was the greatest feeling in the whole world. Someone taking the time to stop, listen and encourage. She didn't have to, but she did!
I challenge you to make the extra effort and do the little things.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Uncertainty
I am sitting at home, dealing with an onset of a cold and thinking about something to write about. I thought to myself, "What have I been thinking about most lately?" Most would think the answer would be school, but the truth of the matter it is everything but school that has bombarded my mind here lately. Dont get me wrong school has a definite spot in this brain of mine, but life tends to cram as much into the mind that sometimes it feels so overwhelming. I wonder why I have to deal with certain things and what the purpose in the long run will be. I wonder if I have the strength to continue to face the same challenges over and over. I stop and think to myself, "Why cant life be easy and happy all of the time, not just snipets here and there?" I try my hardest to keep a happy face, but sometimes that just gets to be to much and then when I want a break from being "happy go lucky" everyone is wondering what is wrong. Can't someone just be the way they feel without anyone wondering why? If I wanted to share with you then I would. I think that sometimes it is healthy to be self reflective and somber every once and a while. I am not in danger nor do I intend on flying off the handle. So if you are thinking that this post is a red flag, don't. I am not emotionally distraught but self reflective and curious about the future. Where will I be in the next year? What hardships will come my way? How will I continue to deal with the crap that continues to rear its ugly little head? What happens when the term family is sooooo skewed? How do you build a family again? Is it possible to start over with loved ones? Soooo many questions and no certainty. Uncertainty is an awful thing. Prayer...I keep that close and know that this to shall pass.
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