I was reminded today of a wonderful (virtual) gathering that I was privileged to be a part of twelve months ago this week. As I looked over the Festival of Friendship website to see what was planned for the festival this year I discovered the YouTube recording of my keynote.
I thought you might appreciate it if you have 45 minutes to spare.
The title of my conversation with Joshua Stancil was the theme of the October 2020 gathering: “You Will Be Found”.
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The question surprised me and the look in the young boy’s eyes let me know that he wanted more than a religious-cliche-response. I took a moment to think, pray, and think again and was surprised at the answer that came to me.
Such wise people have reflected on their life experience enough to know that while a peaceful and perfect day is welcome, we are most connected with others and therefore with God (we could also say most connected with God and therefore with others), when we live a struggle together.
Every day I am with people who may have once been baptised but now feel a distance between themselves and the Church and God. We are these people, as are too many of our family, friends, neighbours and workmates. This book therefore is for us.
We call things beautiful when they reveal to us their inner essence, their reality as understood in the mind of God
By looking at the graves, before which countless memories return, we remember how they lived, what they loved
Amen thanks Father John that was such an interesting and inspiring recording really enjoyed Amen
Fr John awesome talk. It is so inspiring and talking from the heart. It has great food for thought. Thank you.
I really enjoyed this, it is lovely sharing all this wonderful thoughts and ideas.
Thanks, this talk gives hope of ‘being found’ on the journey, because of the good company of others (in Christ). Thanks, for that, and for all the other delightful sharing. I couldn’t help thinking of Peter running to the tomb and not finding his father waiting for him. Thanks.
Thank you John for sharing your wonderful gift to inspire us on our journey. Blessings.
Thankyou Fr John,
saving for your first LP,
Simon and Garfunkel,yesI enjoyed
Their music,but, the happy fix does not last for ever,true
I am in a cast,so am not very mobile,but as I look out my window
I see the seasons,at the
Moment,’spring’ given to me as a glimpse of the more beautifull eternal picture,what more do I need
At my moment of confinement
It is an awesome sight,to know GOD GAVE US THIS.
THANKYOU LORD,
FOR YOUR CREATION
THAT MY EYES SAVOUR
AMEN
This was amazing, I am going to presnt it to my Joshua group, thank you.
Thank you Fr John appreciate it so much. Blessings.