Comments on: Thursday 9/21/2017 Call of Matthew: Why Eat with Sinners?

By: El

El — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:48:41 +0000

Awesome reflection, Mary! Thank you for the link to Bishop Barron’s talk…pretty cool that he got to speak with Facebook staff and influence the young people especially. This world needs the younger generation especially to help build a better world, stronger convictions and a more idealistic mind-set.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:37:46 +0000

Mary, you inspire me every time you write. Thank you!

By: Jennifer Pereira

Jennifer Pereira — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 13:13:31 +0000

I always look forward to your reflections, Mary.

By: LC

LC — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:57:11 +0000

ALWAYS benefit from your reflections! Thanks for the link to Bishop Barron’s talk. I have seen just a bit of it right now and can hardly wait to get back to it tonight!

By: marilyn

marilyn — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:18:29 +0000

I also like to cook. My husband is a VERY picky eater and does not always like what I present to the table. His loss…oh well.. I used to get upset about it, but now I have figured out a way to use my “gift”. for the last 5 years I have worked at a Cafe in Shelbyville KY cooking food for others a couple of days/week. I also prepare a meal for a faith-based Recovery Center for men 1 x/month. At the Cafe I love the feedback I get from customers, especially the ones who come on the day I work because they want to eat “MY” food. I love to talk to customers when I can, try to present myself to them in a way that shows them that I care about them, I am interested in their lives and struggles too. I have drawn in a lot of my friends and neighbors to help me with the men’s meal 1x/month. They bring me food, I cook it. It gives me pleasure. Ironically one of the men at the Center just happens to be my (ex) step son. He is recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. I send not only meals but many times a written note of encouragement, the word of God or a little drawing from our grandkids to show them that we are praying for them daily on their daily road to recovery. There is also a way that I have connected with people thru my cooking. I often see these sites on social media that connect you with a family that is struggling with a health crisis or maybe just had a baby, etc. You can sign up to provide them a meal. I have done this a few times. It feeds my soul as well as their bellies. Food is the great connector. Have you ever been to a gathering where Food was not involved??! pretty boring. Thank you Mary for you words. You and the other authors of this site( I especially love Joe LaCombe) help me keep on the path.

By: Benedict nwachukwu

Benedict nwachukwu — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:26:16 +0000

God is using you all to touch lives. God bless you Mary Ortwein