Our son is marrying at the end of this month. As I consider this occasion, it comes to me that if we who are coming together to witness and celebrate this union open our hearts, we will be given nourishing gifts for this bride and this groom, even before they open any presents.
The image I see in this contemplation is that of one rose whose petals hold dew drops that will fall and soak into the stem of plant, refreshing the rose as it opens.
If we ask ourselves what we would like to give them, beyond the gifts we have chosen from their gift registry, we may find that we will each be able to name our spiritual gift, or gift of well-being, and thereby give it more effectively. For instance, my oldest sister recently sent a card on behalf of my Mother, siblings, and extended family member with the inscription, "May you have a life together full of happiness and laughter." Not bad. What a beautiful desire to select and give to a bride and groom.
The image I see in this contemplation is that of one rose whose petals hold dew drops that will fall and soak into the stem of plant, refreshing the rose as it opens.
If we ask ourselves what we would like to give them, beyond the gifts we have chosen from their gift registry, we may find that we will each be able to name our spiritual gift, or gift of well-being, and thereby give it more effectively. For instance, my oldest sister recently sent a card on behalf of my Mother, siblings, and extended family member with the inscription, "May you have a life together full of happiness and laughter." Not bad. What a beautiful desire to select and give to a bride and groom.
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