Let's Not Be Blind

There is a lot of tension in our society here in America right now.  People are arguing left and right, up and down but what the true issue boils down to is humanity.

We need to provide a safe environment in our home country.  What good are we to those seeking asylum if we are no more secure than where they are running from? Ok, we need to be vigilant, but also humane.

We can support our President without agreeing with everything he says and does.  No matter whom is President, none of us will agree with everything he or she does.  That's just a fact. We can also speak up when a policy is inhumane.  Many of us are thrilled President Trump is bringing God back to American lives.  Many of us are not.

There is something that we all need to come together on, no matter which side of the fence you're on.

First, let's get something straight here.  Many of those trying to enter our country from the Mexico border are NOT doing it illegally.  They are requesting asylum. That is not illegal.  So then, tell me why their children are ripped from their arms and thrown into detention centers.  I don't care if it were like the Waldorf! This is an outright attack against the family.

Revelation talks about the last war being against the family.  Well here we are! Whether the attack is on your personal family through divorce, or a group of people seeking safety and a chance at a better life for their children, we need to be outraged.  We need to speak up loud and clear.  Just picture for a moment your own children, taken from you, put into the "care" of strangers, scary looking strangers, with big guns, speaking a language you don't fully  understand ...if at all! Can you see it? Picture them, crying and absolutely terrified! Picture them missing you and you not being able to give them any comfort!

Now that you see your children there...how do you feel? And don't say they broke the law.  I'm not talking about major law breakers.  I'm talking about you.  I'm talking about me.  What if our home was unsafe and we knocked on our neighbors door seeking help and compassion, but instead they threw you into a car and drove you away, but not before taking your children and tossing them in the cellar?

This is NOT OKAY! This is NOT OF GOD!  We have to do better!

You Are Exactly Where God Wants You

I work a job I don't particularly love.  I want to be doing something truly meaningful.  I want to somehow make a real impact on society.  I'm sure many of you feel just like that.

When I first began this job I met a woman.  Her current life situation paralleled a part of my life that had since passed.  I couldn't believe the similarities! She was at a crossroads and confided in me....a stranger really.  I felt compelled to tell her my story and the regret I feel every day for the choice I made.  I hoped it would help her avoid making the same sad choice.  It's been a year and so far she has taken my story to heart and has done the opposite.   I believe that was God.  He took my mistake and turned it into a blessing for someone else.

Today, over a year later, I met a man at work.  He asked about my daughter and told me about his children.   Somehow in the brief conversation he said "You must be a Catholic!". He said he can see it in my love for others. He then confessed that he and his  family had not been to church in awhile.  He said they believe, but that it wasn't something they felt they had to do regularly because they celebrate the saints feast days and attend for major holidays.  I immediately -- without thinking, asked him a very serious question.  The question was "Don't you want to receive Jesus in the Eucharist?" To which he looked stunned and replied that that's what his parish priest says! I told him his priest was right.  That Jesus is truly present , body and blood, in the Eucharist and that I cannot survive the week in our world without it!   I suggested he Google "Eucharistic Miracles ". He promised he would.  I pray this is why we met.  I pray that our Lord's message was received.  Will you all pray as well?  I pray you all go to Mass and receive Jesus in the Eucharist each and every week, at a minimum.


I am the bread of life.  Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.  This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die.  I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh."
John 6:48‭-‬51 ESV

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."  And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you,  for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.  I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."
Matthew 26:26‭-‬29 ESV