Morning Prayer: Your word tells us Lord: “There is no need to worry; but if there is anything you need, pray for it, asking God for it with prayer and thanksgiving,” There is much we worry about - family, economy, country. Give us the peace Lord that only you can give. Amen
After Mom died, I asked dad if he wanted to move into the rectory with me, and he agreed.
His first night in the rectory, the emergency line rang at 2:30 AM.
I jumped out of bed and threw my Cassock on, got the dog ready and opened my bedroom door to find dad standing there with his rosary and iPad in hand.
He has joined me for every hospice, hospital, and death call since he moved in with me.
He stays in the car and prays his rosary, watches the dog and if I take too long, he plays sudoku.
This is the man I was blessed to grow up with, a man he has spent 87 years becoming.
This is the man I model my life after.
Fidelity, service, strength under control, sacrifice…all of that and more.
Happy birthday dad.
I love you so very much.
It’s not about holding people accountable.
We’re not here to teach adults how to behave.
It’s about holding ourselves accountable and leaving situations that are unhealthy.