Sunday, March 21, 2010
At church today, two Gospel Readings from Lazarus struck me in a powerful new way, with a lot of hope.
“This Illness is not to end in death; rather it is for God’s Glory.”
My constant prayer through this whole ordeal has been that the journey leads me closer to God and that each day of life God gives me on earth, be it one day or 50 years, serves to give God glory.
Today, I visited Kent and his family, former parishioners from my days in Dupree, SD. Kent had cancer surgery and is in recovery. We mutually encouraged one another. It was fun to catch up with his family and find out what many of the people I remember and think about are up to.
Tonight, the local pastor invited me over to supper where a group of 10 priests gathered for their monthly time of fellowship and faith sharing. I so appreciated the welcome and camaraderie.
Priests, as a whole, are an interesting lot. The writer Tim Unsworth describes us as having the training of a doctor or lawyer, but walking the streets with people like a beat cop – being there with folks during the high and low points of their life.
The men I was with tonight had a passion for their work and people. The main topic of conversation when priests get together these days is wondering who in the next generation will hear the call as priests, brothers and sisters and continue on this fulfilling work.
Glad to hear that you are still “The guy on top of the pile”..! You are the best of the best..! And you are right. This illness is just a little “spit and polish”..for you..!
We are so proud and happy to know you..!
Hugs..Mia and Bob
Still keeping you in our prayers every day. I keep your picture of you with the children on my computer with your last letter explaining about your illness. I am positive that God will see you through this because He knows how much the children need you. You are to be commended for all of the work you do.
Sincerely in Christ
Carol and Don Bly