So Much to Say, So Much To Say

But not tonight.....

Faith, Redemption, and Perception

This happened a little while ago. I have to be honest, I wasn't paying too much attention. It is true, I witnessed it. Probably the best example of what the Church, the Gospel, Redemption and what this whole life is all about. It happened in about 10 seconds during Sunday mass. At St. Susanna on Sunday mornings they open up a children's "service" during the Liturgy of the Word. All the kids go with a couple of adults and have a Bible study etc. Which means they all gather up at the alter and walk out. They usually come back during the collection/Preparation of the Gifts. Fr. John, who has moved on to another parish, was presiding. The funny thing is, every once in awhile, a little one forgets where they were sitting and usually it isn't a big deal.

Until this Sunday. A little girl wandered up front, crying, looking for her mom & dad. Fr. John was preparing the alter and stopped what he was doing, the choir was singing, the ushers were ushering, and this girl was searching for her place. (Aren't we all?) Fr. John saw her plight and went over to her. He picked her up, walked up to the alter and asked the congregation... "Who lost their little girl?" Immediately a couple jumped to their feet and ran forward. The little girl was so happy to be back with her mom and dad, they hugged and sat down.

not a big event.. but in a way, doesn't it represent the Gospel?