To those who refuse to meet me, part 1/3

To my sisters and brothers who refuse to meet me, part 1

I knocked your door and waited for you to come out so we can sit together, but you did not open to me. I heard your cough and you heard my voice so our voices met but our faces did not. I was praying deeply to meet you. I knew what was on your mind: "Here this black dressed priest came back. He's going to ask why I didn't come to church, why I didn't come to Sunday School, why I didn't confess. I am just satisfied the way I am man, leave me alone. I don't want to see you."

Oh... I will never ask you questions my sister or brother. I will listen to you. I am following the words of my master St. John Chrysostom, who said, "Who would leave a bag of diamonds in the street -- how about the soul of your brother and sister? It is more precious than a bag of diamonds." That is why I am knocking at your door. Not to "blame and shame" you, as my professor Olga at the Coady Institute taught me, but I  am here to tell you that you are so precious.Believe me if I do not want your well being I would not wait for you to see me.

I will leave you alone now, but this is not the end. I will never stop mentioning you with tears in my prayers and in every liturgy I am attending, hoping that peace be with you. 

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