November 3, 2022

Personal Experience

I just had the chance to sit on a deck chair on the patio in the sun and pray. It's a 65 degree November morning and the sun felt very warm on my face and arms. The red and golden leaves were dropping silently to the ground. There were no leaf blowers blowing loudly in triplicate, there were no dogs barking or yelping, no sirens, and no low flying airplanes flying over the house. There was just the sound of birds calling in the trees, of kids playing during gym class or recess at the nearby school, and some quiet background traffic.

The fact that I had 10 minutes of peace and beauty to pray outside in suburbia in the late morning is a miracle. If you find yourself in such a rare moment, be sure to savor the gift and thank God for it.