Though the Mountains Leave Their Place

Isaiah writes, "Though he mountains leave their place/and the hills be shaken, My love shall never leave you; nor my convenant of peace be shaken,/says he Lord, who has mercy on you."
(Is 54:10). This verse was made popular by the St. Louis Jesuits twenty-five years ago, and is still sung at Mass as "Though the Mountains May Fall." When stress and pressure build to the breaking point, it is a good thing to remember those shaking mountains contrasted to the solid pledge of the Almighty, that God's love will always be there for us, even when we are at our worst. Most of the time, "our worst" is built up to frightening heights in our minds, and we project a situation that is worse than actual reality. We need "a sign", a reassurance from God, that indeed, his love will never end. It might come in a good night's sleep, or in the comforting word or embrace of a friend, but we need to hear and believe that we are loveable, and that God has pledged to remain with us forever. Despite what we think, imagine or do, the Holy One is faithful (cf. Hos 12:1) Let us turn our lives and plans over to him who refreshes, whose burden is light and whose yoke is easy. (cf Mt 11: 28-29).

I will be in Springfield, Ohio for the next few days, giving a retreat to 80 teachers in the Catholic Schools. Not sure if I will have access to a computer, or the time to write. Please pray for us on October 14. Thank you.
Bro. Rene