The soul of hope

My timeline indicates it has been awhile since I last sat in the corner. I faithfully keep a weekly journal for my grandchildren - one day they will read my insights. But, I have missed sitting in the corner with you. My time in the corner allows my brain to wander. And with so many thoughts, I just stop and pick one or two from the journey and share it with whomever...

Connecticut has joined the list with Columbine, Aurora, and Arizona. Tragedy struck our youngest and most innocent citizens. Without warning a pristine community was plunged into the depths of despair. Yet, the soul of hope springs eternal.

I visited the local Bass Pro Shop for lunch. While walking around I noticed that the three cases of handguns were empty. I walked around to the shelves of ammunition - empty. I overheard the man behind the counter expressing that the current debate over gun control has done more good for their sales than the control lobbyist would know. Yet, the soul of hope springs eternal.

A huge object came hurdling through our atmosphere. A sonic boom broke millions of dollars of glass and sent people running for shelter. The skies were lighted brighter than the sunshine. A gaping hole was made in the ice at a local lake where the meteor plunged. Conspiracy theorists are running wild on the Internet and talk shows. Yet, the soul of hope springs eternal.

For the first time in 600 years the Catholic Church had its senior pastor resign. Cardinals are quickly gathering to begin the process of replacement. Words are written that the next leader will be the final pastor in a line back to Peter. Titles like the Illuminati are bantered. The subject of the End Times is coming in vogue again. And for the Christian, the soul of hope springs eternal.

God tells us not to worry about tomorrow; there's enough stuff to occupy today. St. Paul instructs us not to worry about anything but go to God in prayer. Many years ago a song writer writer penned, "I don't know about tomorrow... But I know who holds my hand." And the soul of hope springs eternal.