Do You Love Me?

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I read today's Gospel through tears of joy. I was profoundly touched by the conversation between Jesus and Peter. I was moved to tears by the gentleness and compassion Jesus shows to Peter, and to us if we but ask.  The gregarious, outspoken disciple is finally humbled by the Lord and recognizes, maybe for the first time, that Jesus truly loves him, trusts him, forgives, and forgets all of Peter's failings and weaknesses. This passage is moving but we would do well to first read the entire 21st Chapter of John, a mere 25 verses to really understand how the relationship between these two men has moved to an entirely different level. John brings his Gospel to a close by taking us back to the very beginning of the relationship. Back then, Peter was out fishing all night, catching nothing, before his first encounter with the Lord. Here too, Peter, who is at this point confused, wrestling with emotions of hope and guilt, joy and sorrow, is out fishing all night catching nothing. Ag
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Snow at Night

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Thick quiet, hush,
White carpet, plush,
Flakes soft, crush,
Wind sweeps, brush.

Soft glow, snow,
Cold caress, blow,
Tongue melts, know,
Cheeks red, glow.

Hand held, tight,
Stars fall, night,
White rain, light,
Steps fall, fight.

House door, nigh,
Warm mug, sigh,
Fire mantle, dry,
Watch snow, fly.

(With a Blizzard Warning for our area what else am I supposed to write about?! I'll post pictures tomorrow of our Donner Party. Hey that could be the new name. Just like my in-laws have Hurricane Parties, Louisiana, those of us up north could have Donner Parties! It's late and I'm thinking of being trapped in the house for at least three days!!!!!! Have mercy on me)

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