This morning started just right, with a brisk walk to Holy Mass at St. Mary’s. The fields are nearly empty now, except for the shocks of corn standing like little golden tepees across the land. It feels strange seeing the fields so bare, but there’s something comforting about how everything’s wrapped up, ready for winter. Mini, of course, was her usual playful self, running ahead to investigate the corn shocks as if she was on some grand adventure.
During Mass, the gospel reading from Luke 12:39-48 stuck with me. On the walk home, I asked Sister Mary Claire to explain it, and she talked about how Jesus was teaching us to always be prepared. He said we don’t know when the Lord will come, so we should live faithfully every day, even in the small things. I hadn’t really thought about it like that before, but it made sense. Sister Mary Claire reminded me that the work we do on the farm, even gathering eggs and feeding the chickens, is a way of being responsible for what we’ve been given—like how Jesus said, "To whom much is given, much will be required."
The thought stayed with me through the day. After we got home, I spent time finishing up my chores, making sure everything was in its place for the evening. The autumn air is getting cooler, and the farm feels so quiet, but it’s a peaceful quiet. Mini was busy as ever, chasing leaves and finding little things to inspect around the yard.
As I sit here tonight, I can’t help but think of Vreni in Zurich. It’s funny to realize that, with the time difference, she’s probably fast asleep by now, maybe even getting ready to wake up for another day. While I’m ending my day here, hers will be just beginning soon. I hope she has a good day and remembers to say her morning prayers.
Evening Prayer:
"Dear Lord, thank you for the peaceful day and the chance to be back home, doing the small things that matter. Help me to always be faithful in the responsibilities You’ve given me. Please bless Sister Mary Claire and Mini, and keep us all close to You. And watch over Vreni as she sleeps in Zurich. When she wakes up to a new day, let it be filled with Your grace and happiness. Amen."
Until tomorrow, Kathy
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