DAY 27 of our Retreat

On Monday morning during his talk at the Interfaith Breakfast, Rabbi Brian Micheslon offered me an insight about peace that I had never heard of or thought about before.  He explained that , in the Jewish tradition, followers of Judaism especially honor the understanding that PEACE/SHALOM also means "to be complete." "Thus," he explained, "we need each other in order to be complete, and that completeness can only come about through peace."

This fits so beautifully with today's readings in which we are invited to "Come to the dance."  "Come to the Dance of Life," says Francis.  "Come to the Party of Joy." As they say, "The party won't be complete without you." 

REFLECTIONS:

• In what way(s) is God inviting me to be a participant in the "Party of Life"?  What would bring more joy and more peace to my life?

• What is the deepest happiness I experience?  If I squint, do I think I can find God in that happiness?