ON THE COVER:
"Work of human hands" —
bread baked by Sister Christine Diensberg. The story of her quest to find
the right "Eucharistic Bread" recipe begins on page 13. |
From
Inside
ML: A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a local mall, waiting for a new
pair of eyeglasses to be put together. I noticed a security guard walking
by, accompanied by what looked to be the youngest security guard ever.
About 10 or 11 years old, her uniform matched that of her counterpart,
with all the patches, insignia, duty belt, radio, keys, and so on. She
seemed to be very serious about the work while at the same time walking
on air. I wondered briefly why she wasn’t in school that day; I found out
later it was “take your son or daughter to work day.” I identified with
her. I know that she will never forget that day. My father was a police
officer, and I often dressed up in his uniform parts. If I’d had the opportunity
to wear the same uniform he did and to walk his beat with him for a day,
I would have been on cloud nine too. Since that time, I’ve worn many different
uniforms of public service, following his example. But what requires the
most of me is the garment of light, that which marks me as a disciple of
Christ. It demands of me (of us) a life of contemplation brought to action.
That white garment, that baptismal gift, challenges each of us to take
what we share and adore and bring it into every place where the poor and
desperate are to be found. We are to find those dark places and by our
bold discipleship bring the light of Christ to drive away the shadows of
despair. (More) |
