This morning the three of us—Sister Mary Claire, Robert, and me—were seated together in our usual pew at St. Mary’s. The church was chilly, and before Mass started, Father LeRoy added wood to the stove. It helped take the edge off the cold, and the quiet crackle behind us made everything feel a little more settled.
The Gospel today was about Jesus telling His friends that one day the great temple would fall, and that there would be wars, troubles, and frightening signs in the world. Father LeRoy explained that Jesus wasn’t trying to scare anyone. He wanted His friends to stay calm, not to follow voices that weren’t His, and to remember that God is steady even when everything else feels uncertain. Sister leaned over and whispered, “Kathy, Jesus wants your heart peaceful, no matter what storms come.” I thought about that for a long time.
At the very end of Mass, Robert slipped out quietly to warm up the pickup and Mini went right along with him, happy to help. By the time Sister and I stepped outside, the pickup was humming and warm, and Robert opened the door for us as usual.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for the warm places You give us, even on cold days. Help me stay calm and close to You when the world feels troubled. Bless Sister, bless Robert, and bless little Mini. Keep our home peaceful tonight.
Love, Kathy
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