One of the books I use most for reflection is A Catholic Woman's Book of Days by Amy Welborn. Finding that her husband, Michael Dubriel, had died unexpectedly has left me saddened as it has many. So I went to her reflection for today. This I offer as a testament to her wisdom and courage.
Even though you intended to do harm to me
God intended it for good, in order to preserve
a numerous people, as he is doing today.
Genesis 50:20
**+**This ends the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers. The harm they intended him was turned by God into a great good as the people of both Egypt and Israel were rescued from famine by Joseph's gifts.
God's ways among us are mysterious, but one thing we do know is that turning misfortune or weakness into good is just what he does. I've seen it countless times in my own life, and there are probably just as many times i haven't because I wasn't looking.***Loving God, today I'll pay attention to what you
have to show me about the painful parts of my life.
As she has offered me hope through her words, I offer my prayers to her and her children. If you wish you may offer your condolences at Fr. Z's Blog.
~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!
Thanks be to God!
oh no, how tragic, I will keep her in prayers.
ReplyDeleteI heard about this tragedy at Peggy's . . . the family is in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! The prayer was so simple but so poignant:
ReplyDelete"Loving God, today I'll pay attention to what you have to show me about the painful parts of my life."
Thank you for sharing this with us.
This is sad news indeed, Cathy, which I first read about yesterday at Poor Servant. The extracts you have chosen are beautiful. May Michael D rest in peace and may Amy and the family find consolation and strength at this time of personal loss.
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