People helping people

For what shall we give thanks today?

Since the morning began in an airport, I must be thankful for those who made me wait (for clearance through the security and for admission aboard the flight).  These moments were filled with their own anxieties as time was running out before the flight in question would leave the ground, but considering the responsibility for security placed upon their shoulders, the wait was definitely worth it.

Later in the day, I met with parishioners who have agreed to help with the planning of liturgies in the parish.  These people willingly share their talents and gifts to help others who come to pray with us find a place of welcome, a place to be quiet, a place to meet friends, a place to speak whatever is on their hearts before a God who promises always to listen.  Creating an environment that is condusive to prayer is not an easy thing, and paying attention to people's needs (myriad that they seem to be at times) adds its own level(s) of challenge, but together we do our best to put the building blocks in place.  When all is said and done, we must let the truth of the moment speak and the Divine have His own way.  That's perhaps harder to do than it might seem.