Seeing as I borrowed the name of my blog from St. Ben; I had to put a link to his wisdom, in Joan’s words, here.

https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/where-i-stand/principles-pandemic 

And some humour for the on going journey from NCR…

And finally some comfort and encouragement from my good friend Steve Bell…

https://stevebell.com/for-the-journey-a-song-and-a-prayer/

As I’m writing this I’m listening to Steve’s  I Will Not Be Shaken (Psalm Collection) – Psalm 3: Jesus my Glory. It’s a wonderful album for this season.

…But Lord You always are
A shield about my heart
A warrior fierce and free
Surrounding me
In the hour of my dread
You lift my weary head
All trembling subsides
And I cry
Jesus my glory…

…despite the many challenges we have many resources – may we all receive the grace to listenwiththeearofyourheart and be open to experiencing the help that is all around.

May the peace of the Christ be with us all…