Wow.Can we ever get brought down

by headlines that feature climate changecrime statistics,theatrocitiesa

risin

g rat

e of i

nfla

tion.

of war, unemployment numbers,and

by gossipthat revolves around and around

that terrible accident,the loss of fortunes,

the defeat of perfect love,business failures,and police cars

at the house down the street.

Let’s talk about beautiful things a little bit

and see if we can’t heal our wounded hearts,

lift our flagging spirits,

and celebrate

the wonder of life

even and especially when it is eclipsed by what might pass as “news”.

Wow.

Whata

difference.

As those who would make that difference in the world,

we pray,Amen.