Festive Fellowship

Today's reflection talks about how no matter who you are or what you do, everyone can come into a church and not feel rejected. Well, good sir (Fr. Virgilio) I object! It may be my bitterness towards a select few who have basically tried to vote me off the island of teaching. I was told I didn't belong and should stop showing up. I basically got kicked down and then stepped on a few times. It hurt and it sucked. But to go on, I agree that you should come to the church when you are tired and burdened. That's what I did, I went to prayer. Eventually I got through it and I'm fine with the outcome (all though I don't think others were). God puts you in places and situations and gets you through them. I'm just glad I went to him instead of going with my first instinct to say "Eff You All!!!" and walk out. No I lifted my head high and I did the right thing! Not to be boastful or prideful, but I did what Jesus would want me to do. I still don't necessarily feel accepted into that particular parish but, at least it's over now.