Joy On The Other Side of Grief - Post #3 - Roses
I should not have smelled roses this time of year. It is the middle of April in Indiana. But I did. Roses are nowhere near to blooming here this time of year. Yet a t the exact moment that I was reflecting and remembering Father John Strebig there was the very strong fragrance of roses. Father Strebig passed away last week. I attended his prayer service and afterward I went for a walk in the park. I've walked this path many times over the years. However, this time was different. As I was thinking of Father Strebig I smelled roses. In Northwest Indiana, in the middle of April - I am smelling roses. Then I remembered Father Strebig's devotion to Mary. Part of that devotion is the association to Mary of roses. What joy! What an incredible gift from Father Strebig. Father Strebig played a very big role in my life. As a convert, he taught me the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He joined...