Exiit qui seminat
"Show them love, not just yours, but God's. "
I've been on vacation the past couple of weeks, spending some well needed time with my family. I was sitting at my computer, trying to figure out what to write for this week's article and I saw something that my brother, Frank (yes ... Frank Sinatra) wrote on his Facebook page several years ago as a reflection on the death of my aunt. It is poignant, timely, fits the themes from Sacred Scripture this Sunday and certainly worth sharing. Here it is:
"There's time and timeless. While we're here on this earth, we find ourselves living from moment; but all the while, our hearts and souls yearn to be reunited with He who created us. And by sharing special moments with our family and friends, we actually get glimpses of that infinite love in the here and now. We can give that love, flawed as we are, to others. And that love, which can never be destroyed, gives us inspiration, comfort and solace until we all meet again, in the place were there are white shores and a far green country under a swift sunrise."
In short, spend time with the people in our lives who matter. Show them love, not just yours, but God's. If there are bridges that are broken and fences to be mended, do it now. Time is short. Show love to those who have no one else to love them. Be the face of Christ and be an aid and not a hinderance to assist those on their journey to heaven. See you next weekend!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Rob Sinatra
