This morning on the walk to school we noticed so many birds – a dove, a robin, a crow and a finch, among others. We previously walked with our kids for years without noticing these pleasant additions to our daily morning experience. Perhaps there are simply more birds during this spring time, yet I also bet that our attentiveness to these important observations has been honed over the course of this past year…another pandemic blessing.
Yesterday I rode public transportation for the first time in a year. I also re-introduced myself to our local tailor when I dropped off dry-cleaning. I feel as if I am gradually re-awakening from hibernation. While the transition to this period of hibernation was forced and abrupt, that my family can be slow and purposeful in our re-entry to renewed life is an incredible privilege. I pray that our intentionality and awareness of our gift of health, and life in general, is sustained throughout the months ahead.
Dr. Anthony Fauci “stopped by” a virtual conference I am currently attending, and his honest reflection on leadership and community provided a welcome perspective. He credits his Jesuit education in high school for shaping his values. My own experience with the Jesuits in college reflects a similar sentiment of gratitude and appreciation on my part.
I’ll conclude this week with sharing the Psalms passage from this Monday’s readings. May your week ahead be a blessed one!
Psalm 42
Athirst is my soul for the living God.
As the hind longs for the running waters,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
Athirst is my soul for God, the living God.
When shall I go and behold the face of God?
Athirst is my soul for the living God.
Send forth your light and your fidelity;
they shall lead me on
And bring me to your holy mountain,
to your dwelling-place.
Athirst is my soul for the living God.
Then will I go in to the altar of God,
the God of my gladness and joy;
Then will I give you thanks upon the harp,
O God, my God!
Athirst is my soul for the living God
Keeping the Faith 