Who would have thought..?
Who would have thought that we would shed tears of joy and emotion as we gathered for Mass after 6 months of not gathering with friends and fellow pilgrims?
Who would have thought that we would ask people not to sing 'Alleluia' but to sing in the depth of their hearts, nourishing the Resurrection cry, a burst of hope which for the moment remains silent from the assembly?
Who would have thought that we would refrain from shaking the hand of another but look each other in the eye at the sign of peace- our eyes being the smile hidden behind our protective masks, an exchange of true shalom?
Who would have thought that we would weep because once more we can receive Jesus in the Eucharist, our Bread of Life?
Who would have thought that we would awkwardly 'elbow-bump' with each other when we meet, knowing this social convention is us silently saying to each other: "I am glad you are still alive, that the virus didn't get you?
Who would have thought?
No-one could have thought...yet this is where we are.
Let us be people of hope, of kindness, of gentle and firm compassion, allowing the breeze of the Spirit to inspire us to be the face, the hands, the feet, the heart of Jesus to all whom we meet! (LOR)
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