Ummm . . . We're still here . . .

So . . . the world didn't end today.

Sorry, Mayans, but you guys can't count . . .

It is a wonderful opportunity to note and reflect upon a number of things:

1. We were alive for a once in a multi-generational opportunity when the sun of our solar system paralleled the center of our galaxy, something that only happens every 26,000 years. The last time that happened, humans had yet to walk the Earth, and, if we're still here in 26,000 years, it will be our great-to-the-nth-degree grandchildren that will alive for this event. I think that's pretty awesome.

2. Yes, the world didn't end and we're still here. Another pretty awesome thing, because now we can continue our lives without the hype of Armageddon predicted to be coming any time soon. For us who live as Christians, we can continue living as God has asked us to, without fear of His coming, and rejoice when He finally comes. (Remember: No one knows the day or the hour. So let's not worry about it.)

3. We've still got time now to truly focus on the important things in life, which, as the saying goes, aren't really things at all. Our families, friends and relationships with all the other people in our lives have the opportunities now to be strengthen in the love of Christ. We have that chance now to strengthen our relationship with God and with one another. (Which includes heading to confession if you haven't been there in a while.)

4. While I'm not a huge fan of snow, I do have to say it looks rather beautiful here at the parish. And since we're getting ready for the great celebration of Christmas, it does make the season more suited to the holiday songs . . . especially ones like "Sleigh Ride" and "Winter Wonderland". I even had the chance to take a picture of the holly tree in front of the car port at the parish, ground-lit for the Christmas season.

I think that I'm finally ready to celebrate . . . 




Enjoy the journey . . .