a Poem that was shared

After A While

After a while you learn the subtle difference between

            holding a hand and chaining a soul,

And you learn that love doesn't mean learning and

            company doesn't mean security,

And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts

            and presents aren't promises,

And you begin to accept your defeat with your head

            up and you eyes open, with the grace of an adult,

            not the grief of a child,

And you learn to build all you roads on today

            because tomorrow ground is too uncertain for

            plans.

After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if

            you get too much.

So you plant your own garden and decorate your own

            soul, instead of waiting for someone else to bring you

            flowers.

And you learn that you really can endure...

That you really are strong,

And you really do have worth.

Veronica A. Shoffstall

IHM Summer Service Project

Sister Jean Louise has assured us if anyone from here would like to go they will make living arrangements available.

Meeting Sunday April 7 at St Paul's in New Bern

Happy Easter Everyone,

Do you have a favorite picture from this Easter that you would like to share.  I received this one on my Facebook account and while I do not know the photographer or his story, I found this picture drawing me back again and again to look at it.  The red, orange, and golden colors speak to me of the divinity of Jesus and the rising of a new dawn.  In my imagination I can see Jesus sitting here above the city, looking down at the graveyard he had just walked out of.  Not quite ready to leave yet, thinking about all he had just gone through, waiting.  I think that is what I get out of this picture the most is Jesus is waiting.  Not impatiently but at peace enjoying the view and his thoughts.




How about a favorite picture of our new pope, Pope Francis.

Is there one you like better than another?
What story does it tell?
Bring it with you Sunday and share with the group.

See you Sunday!!!