The noun, rumination, means a deep considered thought about something.

Last Saturday my wife, Marilyn, and I attended a surprise 75^th birthday party for a friend of ours.

Our friend’s wife put together a skit which she called, “This is Your Life.” For those of you who are older you might remember that this was a TV series many years ago (1950’s) where someone’s life was shared through the eyes of others, reflecting on what that person accomplished or did.

For our friend, Pat, there were 7 different speakers that talked about things from childhood, high school, college, early married life and finally the events shaping Pat’s golden years.

What was most striking is none of the speakers really talked about the trips the person had taken, the prestigious positions on boards or organizations that the person had held, or the wealth the person may have. 

What everyone talked about was the Pat’s kind heart, devotion to his Catholic faith, charitable way of treating others, and how knowing that him made others better people.

What I reflected on while listening to the various segments is that what you have is not important, but who you are.

Today would be a good day for each of us to reflect on who we are, what we do and how our efforts support Jesus’ ministry on earth.

By Deacon Tom Gryzbyk