Today at church our priest asked a question. "What are the
moments in our lives that
Reflecting on this, initially no one reacted. He had to pump ideas into the congregation"s
head. "Surely someone has had a child."
That got the wheels turning and the ideas flowing, shouts began one
after another.
When something happens in our life very good, it is easy,
initially, to assume it had something to do with us. However, upon reflection, we
must recognize it is by divine grace of God we are given blessings, much as we
are given life. Many babies are never born, dying in the womb not seeing the light
of day. You being here is a miracle. Thus
that is transposing to all those that know you and whose lives you touch. Are
you making the most of those experiences, impacting others lives in a positive
way, lifting people up so as to help them achieve their greatness?
We are also transposed when we commit to relationships, such
as marriage and deep abiding friendships.
Honoring relationships is keeping them sacred, prime importance in your life above all else. Do you protect other’s love, trying to minimize pain or do you take it for granted? We are to cherish each other's love and feelings as if they were our own. We should be a shoulder to cry on for
each other and be there in times of sorrow and need, in good times and in bad. Can we not celebrate and cheer each other on as we are all children of God? In doing so, our lives and others
should and would forever be changed.
We are also transposed, as Father pointed out, very much by
sad events, such as the death of a child. It truly tests our faith. Hearing the word cancer, said in
relation to us, or any life limiting disease transposes us as we now face our
own mortality firsthand. We must face the inevitable and deal with it in a real
way. With this realization comes the process of acceptance of God as our savior if we are to have peace and serenity approaching death. Understanding that the path of Jesus's resurrection leads to life will help not only us but the loved ones we leave behind.
Being shut out of loved ones lives is the reality of many
Christians, such as in divorce or families falling apart. It is never easy to let go of ones you love but
sometimes the signs are there that you are no longer wanted. Fighting it will not change the outcome. Transposition is not always something we want
to embrace but with God's help, we can successfully.
As Christians we do not create our own life’s plans, we
walk in God’s divine plan and make the best choices we can with our daily
steps. Accept defeat with grace and those that persecute you, let them be. You
must be right with God in the end, that is what matters most. The Lord is with you always, keep an open heart to those that love you unconditionally.
As our Priest said today, only with transposing oneself can
a Christian truly grow. We need moments that stop us in our tracks, both good
and bad episodes, that affect us in a way we will never be the same. That is
called living a rich full life. The price of this is that you will have times that will shake you to the core and bring you to your knees in sorrow.
Anything
less than this, though, is half living. And wishing it weren't is taking the miracle of life for granted. So don’t be
frightened when you find yourself looking in the mirror and seeing yourself
change. That simply means you have lived, you have embraced and you have
allowed God to work through you! Amen.
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After communion, I looked around and bent my head down, reflecting on how blessed I am to be at such a beautiful loving church. Inspite of all that I miss in my life, I can feel, every single time I attend Mass every week here my Grandmother in heaven watching me. She was a devout Catholic, who I use to watch pray the rosary and talk to me about her faith. I know she is proud of me for converting to Catholism and practicing the faith that was so much a part of who she was.
And yes, Grandma, my faith, your beautiful Catholic Church has transposed me too!
