Franciscan Workers

Luke 1:26-38

Isaiah 25:1-8 portrays images of hope–that God will provide. In Numbers 13 tells how the chosen messengers of Moses people reconnoiter Canaan for forty days. Whey they returned, their words spread fear, although reported that it flows with “milk and honey”. Fear of challenge and of what might happen means death for those who are are without courage (Numbers 14:37-”the men who brought an unfavorable report about the land died by a plague before the Lord. ” The people with Moses want to turn back even if it means living in a land without freedom and not in their own homeland. Whenever you stand at a door that opens to something new, there is both a drawing you on and something holding you back. You are caught between hope and fear. Tomorrow is my birthday, a year older, and I get concerned about the years becoming limited, and yet I move into the new year in hope. People comment I do not plan for the future, I live day by day–and I do, I do live day by day, for that is all we have. I will embrace each day, and live it out to its fullness. I have a friend who lives in fear, constant fear of no money etc, and I refuse to live in that fear, I live like Mary trusting in the God who is with me, and leads me into the future, and knowing that each day is his, and that in the end all will be well. Rejoice in the Lord! again I say rejoice!

Visited Alice in he nursing home; she was really lonely and glad to see me. Went to see “Last House on the Left”, scary movie; outreach until 1:00 a.m. It seems quiet on the street, but in the corners I find them, hungry, needing needles, cold, tired. Bed at 2:00 a.m. Deo Gratis! Thanks be to God!

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