Road to Fifty Reflections: Day 9

This morning, I went to Mass carrying a quiet heaviness in my heart. I had woken up hopeful, not even drowsy from the medicine I’ve been taking. But before I left, I found a newborn kitten lying by the gate. At first, I thought it was gone, but then I saw its tiny breaths. The placenta was still there... I feared for its fragile life.

When my mom said it would just be thrown away, my heart sank... but I had to go.

As I entered the church, the Gloria had already begun. It was the Feast of the Archangels. My heart was heavy AND they were singing praises.

In the midst of it, a still voice whispered to me: “You are not God.” Those words humbled and consoled me... I joined in the Gloria and lifted up both my sorrow and trust to the Lord.

Today’s Gospel reminds us of Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus: “You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man” (Jn 1:51). It is a reminder that even in our moments of helplessness, GOD IS PRESENT... and His angels are at work in ways we may not see.

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I found these two at Salt and Red's house after coming from work 😥



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