This morning it was 52 degrees, crisp and cool, as we all walked back to the farm from Holy Mass. The air smelled of damp earth and the fields readying for harvest. Mini trotted happily between us, her little bottom wagging with each step. Father LeRoy walked with Sister Mary Claire, and Robert and I followed close behind.
Sister said she was glad Father and Robert could come for breakfast, since the hens have been laying more brown eggs than we can use. We all laughed as I told about gathering another basket full just yesterday.
When we got home, Sister warmed the bread in the oven and poured fresh coffee, and I helped by beating the big golden yolks with Kolona whipping cream. Soon the table was set, and we all sat down together. Father LeRoy said no one could ask for a better start to the day than farm eggs, Sister's homemade Wonder Bread, and coffee with cream thick enough to sit on top.
As we ate, Sister spoke about the Gospel. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, but the Samaritan village wouldn’t welcome Him. James and John wanted to call fire down from heaven, but Jesus rebuked them and went on. Father nodded and said the Lord’s way is peace, not anger. Robert added that it means we don’t waste our time trying to fight people into faith—we just keep walking forward, like Jesus did, steady toward God’s will.
I thought about that while buttering my bread. It reminded me of the hens—if one nest is already taken, they don’t fight about it, they just move along to the next. No fussing, just going on. And Mini, wagging under the table, only cared about being near us, not about who said no to her. I want to follow Jesus like that—peacefully, without complaint.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for the gift of Your peace. Help me to walk forward with You and not grow angry when things are hard. Teach me to welcome others with kindness and to trust You always. Amen.
Love,
Kathy
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