Solemnity of the Holy Family

title:Put on love
date taken: Lent 2008
Taken With: LG VX 9900
location: Yo Sushi, Fairfield, California

From Today's Readings:
Brothers and sisters:
Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved,
heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
bearing with one another and forgiving one another,
if one has a grievance against another;
as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.
And over all these put on love,
that is, the bond of perfection.
And let the peace of Christ control your hearts,
the peace into which you were also called in one body.
And be thankful.

commentary:
So this photo is of something that I see every now and again. I took this picture last Lent, and it gave me a chance to reflect. Although it isn't much, just a simple photo of a sushi roll from one of my fave sushi hangouts, it makes me smile whenever I see it. Today is the Solemnity of The Holy Family, and this picture does indeed relate.

See last Lent, when I was going through a spiritual drought, I stopped by Yo Sushi with some friends, and I sat down in front of the menu, and I saw "Fiona" my sister's name. It reminded me of her, so I decided to call her. After our short conversation, I was reminded of how blessed I am to have the family I have. Uncle Bobby in his homily said today, "there are holy families in our midst." Now, I am not saying my family is Holy, we struggle, we all have our shortcomings, but we strive. And I am blessed. My family always has my back, and I have theirs. I know for a fact that I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for my family. In relation to me, I feel that they really have "put on love". Yea, we're different, we play different parts, but we are still family. Kinda like a sushi roll.

The picture reminds me of them. A reminder that God is not Gone.