Saturday, October 4, 2014

Loving All

St. Francis of Assisi, whom we remember today, appeals to people of all faiths because of his universal love for all of creation from flowers, to animals, to people.  He is God's messenger of love and peace.  He attracted thousands of followers in his own life time, and today continues to inspire men and women to follow in his footsteps.  Yet, we don't all have to be consecrated religious to be "Franciscans." We need only to offer a kind word in the face of a negative comment, or to show respect and care for all who come into our lives, seeing in them, Jesus himself.  We are all God's creatures, but it takes a special eye, an eye full of grace, to see them as such.  May we as the lyrics of the song, Brother Sun, Sister Moon, by Donovan, guide us:  "I am God's creature, of him I am part./  I feel his love awakening my heart."  With a heart filled with love, may we see with a different light and act with renewed tenderness and compassion towards all.
Bro. Rene

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