Home in God
I was going to write about how I think turtles relate to
our experience of home with God. But
before I began, I received news that our beloved Brother Gilbert had died on
the Feast of the Visitation – one of my favorites. Gilbert lived and ministered at the Mound
where he seemed to be everywhere, doing everything. In the short time I knew him, Gilbert made me
laugh and he made me think. He made my
world a better, brighter place. I was
glad to be part of his family.
It’s
funny but at Mass that evening, I’d been thinking about and praying for Gilbert
and had decided that I’d call him when I got home, but never got the
chance.
Gilbert
is home with God now. Then again,
Gilbert was always at home with God.
(Here’s where the turtle comes in.)
Like the turtle, we carry our true home with us wherever we go. We are in God and God is in us. We’re
never alone. We always have a companion for the journey. God is
still companioning Brother Gilbert, as is his Dominican family who loved him so
well.
Rest in peace now, Brother. Rest in the peace and comfort of your true
home with our loving and merciful God.
Sr. Kathy Flynn
St. Louis, MO
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