Five Ways – Nov 24

November 12, 2024

Here are some more insights from children, to deepen our sense of joy.  Children science exam answers (real answers):  Q.  Name the four seasons.  A.  Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q. Explain the processes by which water can be made safe to drink. A. Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists. Q.  How is dew formed? A. The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire. (Many thanks to the late Fr. Gil Boucher, O.M.I.).

As we approach Thanksgiving, please keep your eyes open for ecumenical services.  Ours here in Georgetown, MA will be hosted by the local Mormon community on Tuesday evening, Nov. 26, the first time it has been the host church.  These ecumenical services either on or just before Thanksgiving Day bring together people who do not usually worship together.  I welcome hearing about these events.

My thanks to Fr. Seamus Finn, O.M.I. for sending me the attached item about one building serving Christians, Jews and Muslims.  Pope Francis is encouraging us to know and appreciate the three Abrahamic Faiths.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-10/pope-francis-receives-abrahamic-family-house-delegation-in-vatic.html

Many thanks to those who commented on the October 15 Five Ways.

In Christ’s love,

Fr. Harry Winter, O.M.I.