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Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist and developed the theory of relatively. Relatively speaking, few of us could explain either his job or his theory. But he is widely known as a brilliant, creative thinker.
What you may not know about him is that he was also considered to be photogenic. His distinctive features and crown of unconquered hair made him stand out in photos as in life.
We all have someone like that in our family—not an Einstein, but someone who is photogenic. In a group picture, they stand out. It may be because of their looks but could also be that they embrace the idea of being photographed. They turn to the camera, eyes wide open, with a bright smile.
We could call that a shining face—and it is what God turns toward us in this new year. An open face, a face that is interested in us, delighted by us, and wants us to delight in the mutual connection between us and God.
We see it in the blessing that the Lord offers to the Israelites through Moses and Aaron we hear in the First Reading on January 1:
The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and
give you peace! (Numbers 6: 24-26).
We offer that prayer to you and your family as the new year begins. May the events of the coming year convince you, if you still need proof, that you are a beloved child of God, and that God smiles on you. May we all smile back.
Sundays at St. Charles
Worship with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood at St. Charles Center Beginning Sunday, September 10, a visiting Missionary will preside and preach twice a month at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass in our beautiful Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center, 2860 US 127,...
Becoming Messengers of the Good News
By Fr. Joe Uecker, C.PP.S. To better understand our readings for today, we ought to go back a few weeks. Three weeks ago, you recall Jesus telling the story of the workers hired at various hours, but all receiving the same pay. The leaders of Israel do not understand....
Out of the Ashes, New Hope Rises
By Fr. Joe Nassal, C.PP.S. Growing up on a farm, CP Estes knew her family had burned the land from time to time because “the ash made tired ground more fertile again.” But after one such burning, she asked her uncle what he would plant in the field and was surprised...
Remember Your Mercies, O Lord
Brother Tom Bohman, C.PP.S. Life is not fair. Among my favorite Ohio professional sport teams, I note that there are many rocky roads. We wish that we would always be on the winning side but as in life, we find that we are tested in our loyalties. It seems that faith...
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S. 1935-2023
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, Wisc., to Michael and Emily (Jaques) Flaherty. He entered the...