September 11, 2024

I needed to see that sun rise today. A sign of hope for a new day. Even more — we need to see the “son” rise everyday … in acts of goodness and kindness and courage. Today our hearts go back 23 years … to what happened on 9-11. The invasion of our country … and the loss of so many lives. In the midst of all this … we saw people come together. The spirit of sacrifice and generosity is something we will never forget. In the midst of all the uncertainty around us … the divisions and barriers that so often come between us —— we need to come together. As I so often do … when my heart is heavy and my spirit gets a bit wrinkled … I turn to what is our 1st lesson for Sunday: “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or conceited or proud. Love never gives up —- it’s faith, hope, and patience never fail.” (1 Corinthians 13) I suppose for most of us … today may be just another “ordinary day” … with a mixture of things to do and people to worry about. Maybe if each of us can just take a moment to say thanks or give someone a smile or share a small act of kindness —- then God’s angels will sing, and “the son” will shine in at least one person’s journey. Joy and peace to all … maybe never forget — Don