Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

When I was away on vacation, I learned that female sea turtles can swim 10,000 miles in one year, between where they lay their eggs and where they eat. I couldn't walk that far if I wanted! Ten thousand miles! Yet, when they lay their eggs, they always return to the same location to where they last laid their eggs; within yards. How in the world do they know where to go after swimming all of those miles?!

 

Our souls have that same memory -- they are connected to our Divine God in such a way that, when we sin and drift thousands of miles away from the right path, they do not get lost. Instantly, when we return to our God in the Sacrament of Confession, they return us to the right path. There is no sin -- no distance we can remove ourselves from God -- that we cannot get back to Him. Our souls are the organ inside of us that have the connection with God that allows us to return to Him! What a great gift.

 

Never lose hope. Never feel lost. Our Savior has given us everything we need to be with Him forever! God bless you,

 

Fr. Sahd

God bless you,
Fr. Sahd

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