The Hands of God...

The Hands of God…

I was sitting and chatting with a dear friend this week telling her about letting go of certain fears and anxieties that I have. My friend patiently and kindly listened to me and said this, “Whenever I need to let go of something, I imagine a giant set of hands, God’s hands, taking the fear, worry or issue away from me.” I love the imaginary of a giant set of hands. Hands that are so big that they are able to take all of our pain and worries away. I was reminded that sometimes the best thing to do is let go and let God.

As I reflect back on the amazing Easter Triduum that we as a seminary celebrated last weekend and as I look forward to this Easter Tide season, I am thankful for where I am and grateful for this big set of hands to take all of my fears and worries away. The Easter Triduum was a wonderful experience. I am actually not sure that I have ever been to all four services and participated as fully as I did this year. Not only was it a learning tool for a bunch of future priests, but also we came together as a family and washed each other’s feet, kissed the cross of Jesus’ crucifixion, baptized babies and celebrated the fact that Christ is risen!!! Alleluia Christ has risen indeed!!!

After all of this I hit a wall! All this week my eyes have been extremely heavy. In the midst of tons of schoolwork, trying to participate in class and the growing pains of my class, I have just been trying to stay awake! I know the next few weeks will be painful but worth every minute, because I am learning, worshipping our Lord and basking in the glory of His resurrection. It is an exciting time and a privilege to be a part of the journey.

Two of my classmates have decided to transfer to other schools. I am sad about this and I will miss them. They have both pushed me, listen to me and cared for me. As they told us of their plans we decided to pray for them. The great news is that in the midst of these prayers we were able to celebrate them and what they have meant to the life of our seminary. We should pray all the time for the needs of others. Not just when someone is leaving or is sick. We should celebrate them!

As I give my fears and worries over to the giant hands of God, I am also going to celebrate all of you and thank Him for allowing me to be a part of your lives and yours a part of mine. Alleluia!!

Blessings as the ride continues…
Mary Balfour