This week has had a fair amount of sadness to it. A long time friend of mine developed some serious neurological symptoms this summer and was finally diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's Disease. This morning a friend I visited this summer in the States posted on Facebook that her partner of 12 years passed away overnight.
These pieces of news are devastating. My first friend is slightly older than me. I cannot imagine how frustrating this sudden turn of events must be. I met the partner of my other friend this summer for the first time and liked him instantly. His death was unexpected and I am sure her world must feel like it is spinning out of control.
The readings today are not really warm and fuzzy, especially the reading from James. In both the First Reading and the Gospel, a spirit of competition and jealousy. In both readings, the concern is that people are apparently healing without proper authority. Jesus states clearly that whoever is not against him supports him. Each person is called to do the will of God and to have a role in the healing of our world.
We need healers in our world. We need to be vigilant against the forces of evil that threaten our well-being. What hope do you hang onto when miseries come your way?
Peace,
Suzanne
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