Remembering Mary, our Good Mother and Others

Long standing Catholic tradition has dedicated Saturdays to the Blessed Mother, and First Saturdays, especially.   We take time each week to be with Mary in her pondering of the presence of Jesus within us and within others, and of the plan that Jesus had for him, for her and for us.  No one could have dreamed up such a marvelous plan, and as we look at our own lives, we realize that even in our wildest imagination, could we have dreamed up what so far has transpired in our lives, not only the events, but the PEOPLE who have become part of our circle, ever widening, ever expanding.  We are amazed at the extent of the immeasurable universe, yet, who has been able to count the number of people we've met, even in passing, or those who keep coming into our lives?  They bring Jesus to us, and we bring him to them.  Just that alone warrants weekly pondering and gratitude.
On this first Saturday, let us take a few moments to look and ponder with Mary at the grand parade of people who march along with us now, or who have been with us in the past, as well as those unknowns who will come our way in the years ahead.  To borrow a word from our teens:  AWESOME!
Bro. Rene
I will be in Chicago till Tuesday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marist High School with a bevy of people and friends.  A blessing to have this opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with them.  Not sure of internet access...so...it might be Wednesday before there'll be another slice of bread on your spiritual table.