Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

My Companions: Let us adore the LORD who gives us life, all good things and the promise of new life as we pass through sorrows, sickness and even death.  Let us know the mercy of the LORD as we move away from selfishness, dishonesty and greed. Let us thank the LORD for all good things as we show our appreciation to one another for companionship and support.  And let us call out for all our needs, that the LORD's glory will shine through our use of all gifts.

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Keeping In-touch: Our camping trip gave us time with wonderful companions who give us great support and help us laugh on the hiking trail and as we play cards and board games.  At 8600 ft and upper 90s temps, we sought both shade and air!  We're listening to our caregivers and our friends.  It looks like we will begin a variety of treatments in a week or so.  And we're getting back to "diet and exercise."

The Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Foley's Reflections: Needs
My comments and an invitation for you for comment: How difficult, especially in these times of sickness and recovery, to hear the voice of the LORD: we listen to doctors, to companions who have experienced a similar situation, and to friends who show us some latest research.  But where is the LORD's voice?  How do we discern the LORD's will through the whispers and winds of our experience?  And then, do we trust that the LORD will "write straight with these crooked lines"?  Unlike Peter, I do not think I would ask Jesus to "command me to walk on water," but these days I would like to dive-in and swim to His feet!  I guess one really only knows one needs "to be saved," when one is drowning... or when one can not hear through the whisper or the wind.  May our trust in the LORD grow and our ears be opened!

Celebrate your moments of consolation and discernment in your lives this week!

John

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