Comments on: Saturday June 27, 2020: Grief and Sorrow

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:24:40 +0000

Some thoughts to share:
Today’s first reading and psalm seems as if the words are speaking of what’s happening in our world right now. The air is filled with sickness, death, chaos, hatred, and loss of livelihood for thousands of people globally. We are not only in physical pain but hurting spiritually. Our isolation feels like exile. As the psalm says, “Let us lift up our hands to God and pour out our hearts like water” for our God has a heart filled with abundant mercy and love. Lord forget not the souls of your poor ones.
The Roman centurion interceded with Jesus for his servant. A man used to giving commands now pleading for his servant’s life. His faith “amazed” Jesus. Right away Jesus immediately responded with “I will come and cure him.” Lord Jesus come into our hearts, lives and world and heal our brokeness. Make us whole again.

By: seamus

seamus — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:17:53 +0000

Good reflection John, well done. I love your wisdom and inspiration.
Celebrating your own life is a good one. In Him we live and move and have our being.
Gratitude, joy and humility are His ways and ways to celebrate our life I guess.
Peace and harmony……………..

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:03:37 +0000

Thank you John for your reflection. I forgot how sad Lamentations is. My heart goes out to the writer (who ever he is).
Hope you have a great Independence Day weekend. Be extra careful on your motorcycle.

By: A

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:22:53 +0000

Thanks for reminding us that no matter what happens something better is waiting.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:21:46 +0000

Always good words from you John…helping us navigate through tough times with an understanding that there will be pain…and there will be healing. Peace my brother.

By: Kari

Kari — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 07:42:48 +0000

An enriching reflection on grief and sorrow. Thank you.

By: Denise Jankowski

Denise Jankowski — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:09:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and scripture, John, on Grief and Sorrow. My Dad is currently struggling with cancer which has spread through his body. I am feeling grief and sadness for him, myself and my family, however, I know and live in Hope and Faith in God and his “will” always. My faith is strong and I thank the Lord for it. The Lord is a gracious, loving and kind Father who has answered my prayers and walks with me and my family in these difficult times. I agree with you that whatever happens here on earth we always have that reassurance that “we have something better waiting for us.”
Please continue your writings here as you doing a fine job in God’s work. Thank you .
God Bless you and your lovely family.

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:34:50 +0000

I so enjoy your writings, so relatable to life and our Lord. I have been reading them for sometime now, just wanted to say Thank You, for helping me get closer to God.