‘Put aside your hatred and animosity’.(St. Francis of Paolo)

3PM live-streamed Holy Rosary in Church today, faithful folk praying along with us online. Here in Church though, unlikely trio: Nigerian lady, Ukrainian lady and myself.

Three of us in unison singing Ave Maria between each decade almost moved me to tears. Something so beautiful for God in the midst of so much trouble and strife. Beauty from ashes. 

Does it ever dawn on the minds of warmongers, I wonder, how much real beauty in all it’s glory will forever flourish, in spite of and sometimes (like today) because of, their dastardly deeds! Our God has the final word always and in all things.

Beauty is a great reflection of God Himself. There is no other explanation.

‘Don’t spend your energies on things that generate worry, anxiety and anguish. Only one thing is 

necessary; Lift up your spirit and love God’. (St. Padre Pio)