The Importance of Loving the Sinner and Hating the Sin
It Took a Robin!
Easter was anti-climatic for me this year. What happened? What happened: happened to millions this year.
A year ago, on Easter Morning--a 16 year old grandson died of a severe seizure in his room, at home in Texas. Being 500 miles away--- we could not go to him as Jesus did and pray for him to come back to life. But, I knew---that, from the Scripture given when my own daughter died --that in God's Wisdom--they were sped out of the midst of wickedness--their souls pleasing unto the Lord. (Wisdom 4: v 13 on)
For a year now, my daughter and family have grieved and were not able to "not cling to him," so he can be set free of our pain and sorrow.
Being this 'all wise' mother--she really did not hear from me "the words" she needed to hear. So this spring, an unexpected 'cold and snow came at the worst time---when robins were migrating. Thus, God sent a 'hard lesson.'
Driving home from Mass, I saw a robin in the street --unable to fly as cars passed by. I turned around to go rescue him--only to see him be hit and die, in front of my eyes. I picked him up, praying for life to return and took him home. As I buried him, I again prayed for him to fly away. He didn't and every time, I passed the spot where a car hit him--sorrow would come. A month later, however--driving into my yard ---a robin hopped in the driveway and kept hopping from one spot to another in the yard--not flying away. "He is resurrected!" I smiled and believed--knowing it was just another robin.
But the Wisdom and understanding needed entered into my heart. THAT family continues to live daily with seeing where their son lie on the floor ---gone from their life. No wonder 'they' have not been able to let go of that scene.
Thank you God for this hidden 'treasure' to be found. Let us all now begin to understand what all are dealing with this Easter especially, as we more and more face reality--the unexpected came and still will come. We do not know the hour or day--any of us, or a loved one --departs from our sight. They however--are not gone forever--THEY WILL RISE AGAIN and we all will celebrate the NEW LIFE given to us all--to live forever. Thanks to You Lord Jesus: and that ultimate Sacrifice of Love you paid --dying on the cross. This is where we die too, on our crosses when we surrender our lives to God in every way, every day. May God bless you with Understanding Wisdom today to share with others who cry--Hugs are all that is needed and tears too.
https://www.catholic365.com/article/11726/do-not-cling-to-melet-me-go.html
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Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
