Planting and Reaping

From Our Lay Directors:

Greetings friends of the field, sojourners, brothers and sisters in Christ;

As we enter November we recall a time of thanksgiving. We recall times of joy and abundance, a time of reaping what we have planted. But what about reaping what we did not plant? Planting what we do not reap? Planting and sowing seeds that we do not know if they will grow? Isn’t that what we are called to do? To nurture those “seeds” that come to us! The ones that need direction in their lives. Not sure of where to go or what to do. I had one such young one who didn’t know what to do. After some conversation I was able to direct them to doing the next right thing. Directing them to church. To mass. To reconciliation and a new life.

Don’t we all need this? New life? I do!! To redirect my life in the way of Christ. The way of the cross. To prayer and adoration when available. Then I am very thankful for all that Christ has done for me and will do for me. No matter where I am in life or what is happening. God is with me and I will give thanks!!

As you reflect on your life, think of the blessings God has bestowed on you and give Him the thanks He deserves. He deserves all of our thanks and praise.

Let us enter this month with praise and thanksgiving on our lips and in our hearts for all that the Lord has given and done for us. Let us reach out to those in need and spread the love of Jesus as best we can! Jesus loves us! Let us love our neighbors!!

God’s Peace

Ultreya!

John & Kathy