Another First

Is it just ME, or do you, too, love to know there are still ‘firsts’ in the world to be celebrated?

Today’s news aired expansive coverage of the Canonizing of two outstanding men to an audience of tens of millions of viewers plus the 1.2 million pilgrims and visitors who crowded the streets around Vatican City, Italy.

This unprecedented event that raised two former Vicars of the Catholic Church to the level of sainthood was also marked for having two Popes in attendance.

This is not about religion, this is about the fact that in an age of so horror and devastation, two men of the modern world impacted it so that their legacy is an outstanding testament to the fact that there is still an opportunity to do right in times that present challenges that can sometimes make it hard to see with unwavering clarity the truth as we need to experience it.

As a young student, I loved reading the biographies of ancient saints: John the Baptist, Daniel in the lion’s den, Francis of Assisi, Theresa of the Little Flower.

Each story profound; a sign of their times; it seemed sainthood had become a series of ancient history lessons; until today’s powerful reminder.

Now, have no doubt, I know that the likes of Mother Theresa will never become cliché; such humanity, sadly, will never be found on every corner (it would be nice to have at least one in every corner of the world, though!).  But, acts of kindness, thoughtfulness of others, sharing yours talents with others and helping them realize their own…these things ARE possible and that CAN change the world and they SHOULD become part of daily life.

Elevation to sainthood requires miracles among additional criteria that separate  the ‘common’ man from a saint, These miracles must be documented, studied, authenticated, verified and reviewed by committee after committee.

 

It caused me to think it may be easier to live in a saintly way than to actually become a saint.  It’s also rather motivating.  So, why not?

 

I am more than confident that in everyone’s life, there have been events we have all called miraculous; I know they exist in my life!

We hear stories of survival after unimaginable accidents, strangers saving strangers, animals enduring extreme conditions as they make their way across the country to reunite with their families.  Yes, miracles happen every day.  

   

Here’s a challenge I put out there, and forgive me for assuming the right to do.

Create miracles, recognize the miracles of others, encourage the possibility of miracles in, for and by and because of others. 

We are, after all, women, responsible for the continuation of mankind:  miracle!

So IS it just me, or do you,  too,  agree that while there is not a Mother Theresa on every corner, - and there never will be -   there is still the possibility to be a tiny bit like this extraordinary women and to do simple things with great love and  to change the lives of  others.  Actually, it’s what women do every day.

Maybe no one is watching, but, hey, that’s makes it even better!

There are miracles in all of us.