Thursday, June 30, 2016

Dear God,

There are so many ways you appear to us!  You may come at a worship service or a sunrise or a family event.  But you can also rise up in the midst of tragedy, fear, or loss.  Sometimes you show up in a simple gesture that becomes much, much more.

It was during a walk in the middle of the afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland.  A few musicians were rehearsing separately getting ready for a concert.  The church was packed with visitors being led by local specialists. There was so much noise.  Each of us had listening devices in our ears so we could hear our guide.  However, as the last one in our group to follow I was stopped by a harpist strumming her instrument.  I watched her as her nimble fingers moved across the strings.  I closed my eyes and pulled out my ear plugs because I knew this was the moment I hoped for.  The heavenly music wafted upward filling the space with glorious sound.  Even as I was moved along the halls and through the pews I could still hear the music of angels.

Often you have shown me the way to heaven.  Daily as my heart longs for you, I find you in so many wonderful ways.  Each sacred moment fills me with great joy.

Holy Father,
giver of all good gifts,
thank you
for mysterious moments
that speak faith
to us.
Thank you
for the sounds
of heaven.
Thank you
for every moment
when you
draw close.

Love, Andrea