The People who could see out windows.

This was the weekend of craziness and fun. I was exhausted...energized....a plethora of things. Saturday morning was a community that associates were also allowed to participate in. It was neat being with everyone and getting to meet some new sisters and catch up with some old. It was kind of neat having the diversity of the small grouping I was in for discussion. It definetly gave me more insight to personalities and such..which was cool. And the group I was with made sure I used my voice and i didn't feel like i was a bystander though most of the discussion surrounded things that affected the sisters more so than the associates.

I loved that we used the story about the people who could see out windows for prayer again. The first time we used it for prayer was when we had "Dear Neighbor Day" . At that time it spoke to me of working together to build bridges between people..races..creeds..colors...across socioeconomic lines. Saturday it spoke to me of finding God in the other and sharing in that strengthening and inspiring love. It was especially profound in that light when juxtaposed with a reading we had during the prayer..which was the verses that boiled down to God not being in raging torrents....loudness..the wind....he is simply in the silence.........

Sunday I was humbled. One of my fellow parishoners asked permission to nominate me for Pastoral Council. Keep in mind he doesn't really know me well or anythign about me...really...so I am thinking me???? why would you nominate me......theres older people.....people who have been in the parish longer....known much more about the community and resources and people than I. He said that he thinks they need a younger voice ont he council for a different perspective. Still...I wonder...me??? I said yes....but, part of me is not sure what I really bring to the table that is better than those who have been round longer. It was kind of neat though...at small group yesterday the person who nominated me was talking about being able to read people really well and having a good sense of their spirit. So...we move forward and shall see.