Crackling

Days later the shore line is void of the chunks of ice that had littered its edges.

The break up song of the shifting ice, now silenced until next year, replaced by gentle crackling of this rapid melt.  This new peaceful tune reminding us of God's gentle call to each of us when we take the time to listen.

The Break Up

 As it breaks up in spring, the ice that had formed over our lakes now shifts in the warming sun.

This moving ice 'sings' as it melts, gently sending notes of praise heavenward.

Nature's Pride

Pelican

Pelicans have long fascinated me.  Graceful, awkward, sturdy and tender. These able fishers with eagle-like eyesight, they swoop from tree height to make the catch.
One of the many wonders of nature.  Thank you God.

What Happened?

At another parish I sat behind a little girl, her grandmother and the grandmother's friend.

During the Eucharistic Prayer priest uttered the words remember "Jesus Christ has died".

The little one said (loudly) "Jesus Christ died, what happened?"

I was looking forward to the answer, when Granny told the little one to be quiet in Church - no explanation offered.  I was disappointed.  I really just wanted to take the little  one aside and chat with her.  A moment lost....

Trouble is a part of life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.

Dinah Shore

How often do you keep you troubles to yourself?  Do you hide the bad?  Share only the good?  Create the illusion to others, that yours is a perfect existance? 

I am drawn to the adage "Life is too short to make all the mistakes yourself - learn from others."

Life is short.  Unfortunately, holding on to your stress and make it even shorter.  We are made to share.  Sharing our troubles spreads the burden and lightens the load. 

Give your yoke to Jesus. Give Him the chance to demonstrate His love for you. 
  

 

Of Joy

Today we created a 'joy chain'.  A  simple installation consisting of strips of coloured paper, each labeled with the name of a family member and then assembled to create a chain. The chain was then used to write the word 'Joy' on the wall.

How appropriate.

Our families can be our greatest source of joy.  Our families make up the joy in our lives.

As a family of God, we are commissioned to bring this joy to others.  Won't you join me in sharing the joy of a life knowing God, with others?