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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Today’s palm branch procession, and reading of the passion of Jesus signals our move into Holy Week.
It is helpful to see these days before Easter as a week of retreat. While we continue our family and work routines, our focus is guided beyond.
In these days let us look together to Jesus.
I’ve been moving about a bit in recent weeks, across the country and further afield. I don’t enjoy the travel since planes are not designed for people of my height. But I love being with the people I end up with after a journey of any length.
Don’t get down when you hear today’s first reading.
Jeremiah is having a bad day. He’s a bit overwhelmed with the negative response he is getting when he passes God’s message to the people. In short, Jeremiah is having a Jeremiad.
I try not to repeat these daily Lenten posts year to year but there are times when the same scriptures pop up annually and I realise that I can’t write it better than I did last year. Today is one such day, not only because of the thought I share but even more in the comments that are added by FFF readers. Today I have left some of last year’s comments helping us to appreciate the power of today’s readings.
The heart of the home in years past was the hearth.
It was at the hearth that the family gathered for the warmth and light of the flame and the food that was prepared there.
The fire was treated with respect since the same flame which provided energy for the home could just as easily destroy it.
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.