My Companions: By now, most of our friends and relatives have learned of Mary Weed's passing on Friday: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=128404648 She really did teach us that Christ does not give us short-cut through life; He promises that we will pass through suffering, as He did. The gift of her faith through her suffering will always be an example for me.
We did have some good news, that Rachel and Peter closed on a house.
Keeping-in-touch: We have enjoyed our vacation in Spain with Connie and Alan. We experienced a different culture, saw many sights and made some new friends. We will have many stories and pictures to share. I think our internal clocks will adjust... sooner or later!
The Readings: http://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/062109.shtml
Comments on the Readings: Fr. Foley: “The Gospel shows Jesus using the same confusing manner of love on the disciples in the boat.” http://www.liturgy.slu.edu/12OrdB062109/reflections_foley.html
My Comments: Who is this Jesus who calms the storm and asks us to have faith! In times of hardship and loss we really are challenged to have faith: an openness to allow God's love to work through us.
May the peace of Christ be with each of you.
John
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