Greetings!
Those tiny blue eggs in our little white birdhouse have hatched! One evening I peered inside to find three tiny, wide open beaks waiting for food. Not long after, first mother and then father bird returned with the first two courses of the evening meal for their younglings. It won't be long before those now tiny balls of fuzzy feathers are kicked out of the nest and soaring away behind their parents. One day I noticed the pair of geese that took up residence on our pond swimming near the water's edge. Four goslings followed playfully and faithfully. And just a couple of evenings ago on the back pond four or five little Wood ducklings swam peacefully behind their mother. Wow, nature is lo alive this time of year!
We can learn much from the example of these tiny feathered creatures. As young as they are, they know, they trust, they follow. They know their nature - what God intended them to be. They do not doubt - they will be provided for. They do not stray - they hold fast to imitating and learning in order that they may grow and have life. Jesus extended an invitation to Matthew - the same invitation he extends to everyone: "Follow me" (Matthew 9:9).
May we always remember it is Christ who is the center of our Church and our faith.
Peace on the Journey
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A warm welcome!
The content of my writings strives to serve as an invitation to consider and ponder how everyday life connects to the Sacred and our spiritual dimension.
Most often a thought or theme from the Christian scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday is woven into these reflections. It is my sincere hope that what is written here will appeal to a wide audience, spanning the diversity of faith traditions and beliefs. New articles are posted weekly.
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Brenda
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