No matter how hard we try "to be good" we inevitably or inadvertently inflict wounds on one another. Sometimes it's a hasty decision with the thought that this might be the best, or sometimes it's a presumption that doesn't take into account another person's dignity or independence, but the resulting pain on both sides, once it has become apparent that "something is not right", demands reconcilation and healing before life can return to normal. Talking the matter over usually clears the air, but it is also important to remember that God heals through the gift of his Son. He is the one who came to heal our brokenness, which constantly needs his attention, since it is on-going and won't be totally fixed while still walk this planet. We pray for wholenesss, we strive for it, we fall, he picks us up and gives us the courage and strength to take the next step. As we experience his soothing touch, we are enabled to help bind the wounds that we have caused in others. Jesus, healer of my soul, bind up my wounds and help me bind up the wounds I have inflicted on others. Amen.
Bro. Rene
P.S. Two corrections: 1) Yesterday I referred to the feast of the Theophany in the Eastern Church as synonymous with the Epiphany.. Wrong... the Theophny refers to the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, which the Roman Church will celebrate next Sunday.
2) on Friday, I said that Elizabeth Seton moved from New York to Philadelphia....No, she moved to Baltimore. Sorry for both these mistakes.
Bro. Rene
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