The LORD said to
Joshua,
“Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you.”
While the Israelites were encamped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho,
they celebrated the Passover
on the evening of the fourteenth of the month.
On the day after the Passover,
they ate of the produce of the land
in the form of unleavened cakes and parched grain.
While the Israelites were encamped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho,
they celebrated the Passover
on the evening of the fourteenth of the month.
On the day after the Passover,
they ate of the produce of the land
in the form of unleavened cakes and parched grain.
Joshua 5:9A, 10-12
“In addition to offering words of thanks,
probably the greatest expression of praise and gratitude to God is for people
to really enjoy God’s gifts. The smell of the air, the sight of the blossoms,
the touch of a warm breeze, the sounds of the birds and the taste of the rain
are just some examples of the gifts of this time of year. Enjoy the gifts and
delight the Giver.”
In the love of Jesus,
Father Lenny Zamborsky
May 21, 2006
For
Reflection:
Just
as the Israelites celebrated arriving home, and were nourished by God’s gifts
in the land of Canaan, we enjoy the fulfillment of God’s promises - each year
when we see life spring anew from the bondage of winter – and each time we
share our own gifts with someone bound by suffering and need.
What gifts have sprung
anew in your life?
How can you use those
gifts to nourish others?
What expression of
praise can you offer God in gratitude for the Promised Land that you see all
around you? How do you delight in the Giver?
Being outside in the glory of Gods creation gives me great joy and my favorite way to connect with Him. I try to reflect on this joy and bring it to those in my day.
ReplyDeleteFr. Lenny was one to really enjoy God's gifts and passed it onto others. He made sure others experienced God's gifts and used the gifts to nourish others.When I look out my back window I thank God for his gifts and delight in the Giver. Thank you Fr. Lenny
ReplyDeleteFr. Lenny was one to really enjoy God's gifts and passed it onto others. He made sure others experienced God's gifts and used the gifts to nourish others.When I look out my back window I thank God for his gifts and delight in the Giver. Thank you Fr. Lenny
ReplyDeleteSo many dear friends are the gifts in my life right now! Blessings to all!
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