I share with you at this time what I just wrote for a corner of the newsletter that is going out for my ministry at St. Joseph Family Center here in Spokane. A few thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving and move towards December. As you know being outside and going for walks always give me inspiration...
As I go out for my walks these
days I am very aware that we are edging into winter even though some leaves of
autumn are still hanging on. Here in Spokane we have had our first blushes of
snow. Days have sometimes been a bit grey and with the change of the clocks
into standard time it is getting dark way too early! This time of the year can
affect our moods and start to bring a person’s spirits down a bit. However, it
is also a season of giving thanks for the fruits of earth and the harvest of
the fields. It is a time to count our blessings of all that has been a part of
this past year and look to new hopes and possibilities. It might also be a time
of quietness. Most of the fields lie fallow, there is a hush that happens to
the world with a snowfall and before the great celebration of Christmas we have
an Advent time of preparing our hearts and homes. As we come towards the end of
this year, what is it that you are most grateful for? How can you find a still,
quiet space in your life to reflect on your blessings and what brings you hope?
In the words of Konrad von Gesner, “Best of all is it to preserve everything
in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse - a thanksgiving, and
for every breath - a song…” Peace and All Good!
