for each of us will be shelter for the other.
Now we will feel no cold
for each of us will be warmth for the other.
Now there is no lonliness
for each of us will be companion for the other.
There is only one life before us
and our seasons will be long and good.
- adapted from an Apache Wedding Blessing
sets them apart from any other community I have ever known ...
They mean it when they say "let us love you until you learn to love yourself".
For so many of us,it is the first time we discover people who think like we do,
suddenly, we are no longer alone, "we've got people!"
As I watch the difficulties facing so many people in our world this day,
I wish for them the power of such a spiritual community,
a place to call home where people embrace you with love,
acceptance and spiritual truth.
I once attended the funeral of the father of a young Priest I knew.
He said the funeral Mass for his dad surrounded by many other Priests,
joining in one in prayer and concelebration of the Mass.
As I watched them I thought, there is the body of Christ.
He was surounded by God in humanity,
the hug of the "God with arms"
Whatever your community may be this day,
I hope it finds you sharing and receiving love,
acceptance and spiritual Truth.
Gratefully,
Cate
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