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April 1, 2005
The Culture of Life
In my Life Science class of my Counselor Education program, we touched on this sacred topic of LIFE. It was great to see the awareness of everyone upon the tragic conditions of Terri Schiavo's death. In a country where animals are given utmost care, where laws are created to protect them from persecution and torture, we all witnessed a fellow human being literally starved to death.
This is good consideration for all of us: where do we stand with regard to compassion and mercy? Perhaps we need to revamp our value systems or listen to our hearts more than getting involved in the political debate. Let us remember that the whole world is looking up to our great nation. Also, let us remember that today it is somebody's turn, tomorrow it will be ours.
The Culture of Life needs to be esteemed, appreciated and upheld. Life is a gift from God. We have no right over it. Just as while coming into the world we did not get permission from God, so we will return.
One contemporary hymn put it this way:
How many years have I here?
How many years have I to go?
How many years have I here?
I really don't know.
But someday will be my going home day
Someday when the Lord will call
Someday the Lord will call for me
There's a day for each and all
I just have to be ready for
that great and glorious day
I just have to be ready to
follow right away.
We do remember to pray for our brother Pope John Paul II as he has been a great apostle of Christ, in defense of the culture of life. Certainly, he has been the greatest blessing to the world and to the church. We join the rest of the catholic brethren and pray for God's holy will.
Posted by frleo at April 1, 2005 7:40 AM