Reflection for June 28, 2020

Good Morning!

Thanks for your wonderful reflection on inviting God into our homes. What if it were just someone important? What about a Priest, A Bishop? What about God? I like it!

Blessings to you & yours,

Father Bill Jacobs

"Someone important ... ??" I always considered the Native American newspaper carrier in our neighborhood, a middle school age young boy, "very important" as I invited him into our home to chat a bit while I got the money for the monthly collection, including his tip. Likewise, I always considered the neighborhood children that others looked down on because of their poverty "very important" as they and I gathered apples from our summer apple tree together, and as I shared garden produce with them. Priests and religious visited and met in our home, too. As did family and friends, and meals were often shared there. No one was ever "more important" or "more special" than another. It just wasn't that way. Each and all of these were 'holy' encounters; 'holy' and meaningful experiences. I am grateful for each and every one of them. I learned from all of them. I "became" more fully human through each and all of them.

In appreciation for the thoughts and ideas you have given us to think about and pray about in these tumultuous times. May God bless you all.

Thank you for this reflection to start my day. I will take your thoughts with me on my morning walk. Times are so different now due to Social Distancing, but I can always make a larger room in my heart for God. Have a blessed Sunday!