Disguises and Surprises

We begin a new day, a sunny one from where I sit; the First Saturday of the Month dedicated to Mary, as is every First Saturday. We might have mixed feelings about yesterday, and might be wondering how we will get through today "with all that we have to do", but none of us knows for sure what disguises God will be wearing today and what surprises God has in store for us. A simple prayer of readiness along the lines of "OK, God bring it on, I'm ready" might be our morning offering as we commit ourselves to comply unflinchingly with the design God has in mind for us. A clean and open heart, the heart of a child who finds delight in the simplest things, a piece of string, a cardboard box, a little rubber ball, is what we need to make this a joyful, unburdened day in which God becomes visible everywhere and in everyone. We might be more sensitive to the person who "talks our ears off" when we really don't have the time to listen, realizing that their need for healing or support through my listening is more important than what I have to do. It takes faith to see God's plan, but we can be sure that there is a plan for us, one that will both purify us, service others and draw us closer to God. I'm ready, Father, don't let me miss the fun." Amen. Bro. Rene