Burning Strength Homilies

  Each one of us has memories that help shape our thoughts and who we are We have memories of family growing up Memories of school Perhaps memories of weddings Memories of trips and vacations For me, going a number of years back, one of those mind shaping memories has been looking at one of the most beautiful of sunrises I had spent the night at the house of a cousin of mine We had just pulled an all nighter When I look down at my watch and realize I should probably just drive home at this moment I was a bit exhausted, but the urge to get in my car and hop on the roadways was strong As I bid my farewell to my cousin, I did just that, hopped in my car and began the 30 minute commute back to my family’s house When I got to the end of my cousin’s country street, just as I was about to get on the highway, a sliver of light peaked over the horizon I pulled off to the side of the road, and for the next 15 minutes, I allowed myself to be encapsulated by this beauty that God had created. It almost s