Me The Crucifier

If I were present at the Creator’s crucifixion what would I do? Would I be part of the crowd yelling, “Crucify Him, and crucify Him”? Would I be like Peter and pretend that I don’t know Him? Would I be like the Virgin Mary, supporting Him with unwavering faith at the foot of the Cross?

With shame I admit that I would be like Peter and a crucifier. For every day I hurt Christ: Every day I ignore His presence in me and in others. Every day I pretend that He can’t see me. Every day I knowingly sin. Yet every day, He welcomes me with open arms saying, “son come home I love you”.

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.


Written on March 21, 2008

Toronto Ontario

No Escaping Winter

I returned home this morning at 4:00am and was met by the worst snow storm of the year. It took me over an hour to shovel the snow! The lesson for me is that one can't escape from reality: One must face it! Even if that reality comes with howling winds. Dealing with reality will bring benefits. I appreciated the opportunity to burn calories in the quiet darkness.

On the flight I read, "Befriending the Stanger", by Jean Vanier. The book created in me a peaceful state of mind as it demonstrated the infinite love that our humble God has for me and for you. No matter how difficult our reality may be, we are not alone, for He is with us: If only we call His name.

Escaping Winter Blahs

When feeling blue
I blow blue bubbles
And watch my troubles
Rise and fly away

When feeling blue
I think of Bugs Bunny
Foiling the Wile E Coyote
Escaping being Elmer Fudd’s stew

When feeling blue
I dream of me and you
Secluded beach-hand in hand
Kissing and kicking sand


James
Toronto Ontario
Written on Feb 25,2008