Let the “Son” Shine in

In 1969, The 5th Dimension sang “Let the Sunshine In.” After a year and a half of living with Covid restrictions, getting the vaccine is like letting the sunshine in. To sit with friends and see their faces is truly a gift. Who would have thought just two short years ago, that seeing a smile would bring such joy? Yet many of us know people who have died or who have prolonged aftereffects of the Covid virus. That grief and pain lingers for many.

But even through that pain, the steadfast love of God, like the sunshine, reminds us that there is a new day, and an opportunity to be grateful. St. Paul reminds us in his letter to the Philippians to give thanks in all things, and that our strength comes through Christ Jesus. As people of faith, we live in hope, in the “Son” shine, even when we are grieving.

Enjoying the springtime and summer sunshine is a gift from our creator God. We are filled with gratitude for every new day and have a deeper appreciation for the simple things; like seeing the faces of our friends and family. We give thanks out of our humility and deep gratitude. It rekindles the fire of our generosity for God and our faith communities that were always with us during the time of Covid. For even in the darkest of days, we were able to let the “Son”shine in.

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