Greetings on this the Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle
Summary
Drinking my morning coffee while reading the daily scripture. So I checked my blog for all reflections for the Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle.
https://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2025/06/11/what-god-has-done/
https://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2024/06/11/seasoned-and-visible/
https://deacongerrypalermo.blog/2022/06/11/holy-spirit-guide/
The three themes:
- From Broken to Beautiful. (Healing Presence)
- Salt, Pepper, Herbs and Spices make for a delicious life! (Seasoned Person)
- Drainage ditch to the left. Open field to the right. Pathway in the center. (God does the heavy lifting)
Reflection
The name Barnabas stems from Aramaic and Greek roots, literally translating to “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation”
Or if you are a movie buff, (Saint) Lenore, played by actress Marla Sucharetza. She is one of the women who celebrates New Year’s Eve in Times Square with Lieutenant Dan. She tells Forrest, “Don’t you just love New Year’s? You get to start all over. Everybody gets a second chance.”
Personal Reflection
I guess I am in an uber reflective mode today. So I wish to gift you… Barnabas. A seasoned person who can help us rely on God to do the heavy lifting so that we (all of us) can go from Broken to Beautiful.
Saint Barnabas, Apostle, (fictional) Lenore, & Mother Mary – pray for us, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061126.cfm
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Oh my now I ll feel guilty harvesting my lettuce😂
Apples still complain about the bad rap from the garden event.
The carrots appealed.
😂😂😂