LEAVES GO SO THAT THE TREE LIVES
W e are humans, and we are fallible… mortals. Often, the awareness of our fallible and mortal nature strikes us through some of our worst human behavior. What I want to say is that when we fall from grace, we also are closest to the doors of heaven! For example, what happens if we succumb to our intense anger but refuse to justify it once the havoc is done? What if, after a violent bout, we realize our mistake and genuinely feel sorry for it, genuinely yearn for mercy? Last night, before going to bed, I was watching some amazing music-videos on my phone. They were hymns and the singing and music were of outstanding quality… When singers sang, one could feel the healing touch… one could see tears rolling down! “Why do people cry when they pray to God?” I have wondered, often, “Do tears cleanse our sins? Is crying our hearts out is part of our healing process?” Last night, I became strikingly conscious of my fallibility… how quickly I can fall… I cou...