One of my favorite things to do each morning is to pray the Rosary while looking outside the window and observing God’s beauty in nature.

Today, as I was watching the birds, they moved the dirt with their feet and picked at the ground with their beaks. I suspect they were looking for worms from the previous night’s rain. Then, I saw a parallel that exists when comparing the birds to our human lives.   Like the birds, our day-to-day trials and movement enable us to scratch out a living, nourishing our survival.

Unlike the birds though, we have been given the Bread of Life, found in the Holy Eucharist. This nourishment brings understanding and meaning to our daily struggles, and it brings us closer to God. It also helps us know that we are not alone, and that we are loved more than we can ever imagine. It helps us to always remember that this time on earth is a mere passing, leading us to a heavenly reward. The Bible tells us that eye has not seen, and ear has not heard what God has in store for those who love Him. 

For this blessing, we sing alleluia! Thank you so much God!

By: Deacon Tom Gryzbek