#parish work

It’s starting to settle in that I’m actually going to work and not just volunteering way more than normal, but it’s still quite odd. I’m working with people that I’m used to working with but now they’re coworkers and I see them a lot more. And my priest is now also my boss. Perhaps the oddest was having to double genuflect when leaving the other day because Adoration was in the main room. I love my job. Definitely takes some getting used to though. 

Oh God, why by thy word dos marvelously work out the reconciliation of humankind: Grant, we beseech thee, that following the example of our blessed Lord, and walking in such a way as thou dost choose, we may participate with thee in holy life with all our hearts, and united be united with each other in holy love. Accept, O Lord, these offerings thy people make unto thee, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under thy guidance to the gory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  

There is a cryptic story about the origin of sea glass. Essentially a race of underwater sea peoples collected various types of sand and dyes to throw into underwater hot vents where the grains and other materials would fuse together from the heat and pressure. They would be then fished out and given as gifts of well being and peace, where many small and unique individuals would come together and make something beautiful after sharing an event that fundamentally affected their community. As members of God's family let us share our unique grains today and in the days, months, and years that follow to bring the beauty of God's glory to all.