They came from as far away as Hamilton and Kingston and Sudbury in Ontario, and as near as the next community on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, but today they all returned toward their own homes ... but not before taking a moment to greet the new Shepherd in his new home.
For the past three weeks, members of his family have been helping him to make this new habitation a home, and they have done a wonderful job so far. Like the work of building a community of faith, making a house into a home is an ongoing effort. It calls for an open invitation issued by the host of the house, and for willing hands to help with the task of demonstrating the true fruits of the love which only God can inspire.
In the coming days, family members will also return to their homes, but the mark that has already been left will not soon fade, and the door to this new home will certainly be propped open to welcome those who may be passing by, and seeking a compassionate ear, a joyful spirit and a wise and compassionate soul.
For the past three weeks, members of his family have been helping him to make this new habitation a home, and they have done a wonderful job so far. Like the work of building a community of faith, making a house into a home is an ongoing effort. It calls for an open invitation issued by the host of the house, and for willing hands to help with the task of demonstrating the true fruits of the love which only God can inspire.
In the coming days, family members will also return to their homes, but the mark that has already been left will not soon fade, and the door to this new home will certainly be propped open to welcome those who may be passing by, and seeking a compassionate ear, a joyful spirit and a wise and compassionate soul.
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