This week at home we are off to the races- the new school year has begun and the mornings in our home are abuzz with anticipation. And some frantic energy to start our walk to school on time! I love this time of year and it’s wonderful to be reminded of the joys of the post-summer return to in-person learning. It’s been a couple LONG years since we’ve experienced this type of reward…and I am very grateful for the health officials and educators who work so tirelessly to make our schools safe for kids these days.
Yesterday I became re-acquainted with one of my favorite ballads, “The Lakes of Ponchartrain.” The version of this old Irish tune is best performed by Paul Brady, in my opinion. I invite you to view it on YouTube here. It’s a beautiful and at times tragic story. Yet resilience shines through, much like faith challenges us to do as well.
Journey of Exploration
Let us set out together on a journey of exploration,
an adventure of discovery.
Let us trust our Self
to find our own unique ways
to walk with God on our journey.
Let us trust our Self
to learn to dance along the path …
our own special dance in rhythm with the Spirit
of God…
Let us trust our Self
to be able to follow the Spirit with confidence…
the Spirit of Life and love…
who longs to lead each of us to abundant life
and love and happiness.
Let us trust God in the depths of our Self…
and believe that our own deep desire for God
is “only a shadow”
of God’s passionate desire for us.
Let us believe that we only need to let go…
and to be open to God
in whatever tiny ways we are able…
and that God will respond with eagerness…
illuminating our path…
and then running exuberantly to meet us
with arms flung wide
to embrace each of us
in divine and fervent love.
– By Jean Gill
Keeping the Faith 