Category: ATNOBO25

Unexpected

by Gerry Palermo, posted in AT, ATNOBO25

Greetings on this the Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Psalm 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17; Matthew 24:42-51

Summary

An unexpected day and at an unknown hour (MT 24:50b).

Reflection

I can only speak for myself. Each day in ministry is filled with the unexpected. The key is to keep the divine imperative first when responding to the unexpected. I’m under the seal so I cannot speak specifically about today. But rest assured, focusing on distributing food at the proper time, is the point.

Personal Update

At 1519 to AT 1756

In the middle of preparation training to restart the Appalachian Trail very soon. I can off the trail due to injury at end of June but now I am sufficiently rested to attempt the next section, MA and VT. The mountains close soon due to winter weather (Katahdin closes October 15th or sooner depending on snowfall). Finished 1,520 miles of the total of 2,200 rounded up.

Blog category is ATNOBO25 (continuing from the Spring).

Sacred Readings Full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082825.cfm

Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry