These are truly uncertain times and I can't remember the last time my worries were tied to such global events.
I thought about this on the way into work today. During my commute, I tend to say the rosary and for the past 6 months, a huge part of the intentions have been for peace. Today, I wondered about my passive involvement in my desire for peace. I can march and I can vote and I can pray but how can I, as a regular, insignificant person, add to the peace process? >From that I wondered: what if God said, "Give up something of value to you and I will >grant peace." Once that thought popped in my mind, I got stuck. Would I sacrifice one >of my children? My financee? The last of my Taylor's Ham? How cushioned am I that, at >this point, the biggest burden I have from possible war is internal worries and >really, really long JMDL digests to read. My query to list members: pretend you believe in a God, (or an All Giving Giant Spatula That Rules The Universe if that's easier), that can offer that bargin: peace now in exchange for something of yours on a personal level. What would you be willing to give up? I can tell that this thought it going to plague me for the rest of the weekend. Best, MG
