Long-time readers first-time callers may recall that this is the time of year I traditionally whine about the end of all that is good and true, i.e. the summer.
But perhaps I look at the flowers differently, those beautiful if haunting images(haunting for their obvious transience), and perhaps I can enjoy them in a new way (even for the first time) in not trying to "consume" them. They are nice-to-haves. I realize that no matter how long I gaze at the green trees and landscape that it will never be enough, and that's fine because that's how we were designed. We are designed for more.
My favorite bible verse may well be where Jesus tells his apostles that He loved them first. Indeed that is the crux of faith, in believing and living that truth. From the Our Lady of Guadalupe book:
"...The Virgin's words express how this is a relationship that already exists. She is already (Juan Diego's) mother. She already holds Juan Diego in her arms. Mary's motherhood affects each of us individually, as she intercedes and cares for us."
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