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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
It is sad that we can so easily resort to violence just to try and make ourselves feel better. The truth is we never feel better no matter how many we strike down, robbing them of life, their personhood and any dignity they carried.
Yesterday I was told about the behaviour of another(s) that was toxic, as insidious and deadly both to the instigator, but also to those who took part in it, even when they remained silent… Some of it was directed at me as being less than worthy…
Whether it be lived out because of elections or something else we do not like or who we decide is not worthy of dignity and respect, violence of any type only kills us. I know intimately of that way of being (even though it might only be in thought) deadens our very selves.
It is in this way that we pray to God – not just for “those over there”, but for ourselves; in truth those small little moments of arrogance create small cracks aimed at another’s heart only sheds light on the darkness within ourselves.
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Approval of the Congregation and its Constitutions and Rules which took place in 1826 by Pope Leo XII. In light of our Feast Day tomorrow two of us Oblate Associates will renew our commitment for another three years with some of the Oblate priests and brothers as they renew their vows. The Spirit’s timing is everything!
Allow me to offer all the members of this Oblate/Mazenodian Family very Happy and Blessed Feast Day!