Dear Brothers and Sisters

 

I recently went on a vacation for a week to a place where a visitor can walk a lot. For me, I thought that was no problem, because I run about three miles a day.

 

But it was a big problem. First of all, it was really hot, and second of all, we walked about 12-17 miles a day. That takes a wear on your feet. I got some blisters, which made it hard to walk. 

 

When I finally went to the store to get stuff for my feet, three other people were also getting stuff to help with their blisters. I was not alone! Everyone had this problem in this city. The cashier said that this is a huge problem with tourists!

 

When we sin, we think we’re alone. We think we’re the only ones who suffer from it. But when we finally seek relief, like we can and must do in the confessional, we find that so many others are looking for that same relief. Why? Because we all fall to temptation, no matter how much we think we are prepared to do right when it comes. And when we finally break down and seek forgiveness from God, we feel the relief that only He can give, with the assurance that we are not alone in the struggle. Don’t worry, don’t hide. God desires you to come back to him. You are not alone.

 

God bless you,

Fr. Sahd