Sunday, October 15, 2006

Mercy abounding...

...News from America that the Amish, faithful as ever to their ways, have forgiven the killer of their children and have been actively helping and supporting his widow and her children. They are even raising funds to support her now that her husband is dead. Her aunt was welcomed into the house of one of the victims the day after the killings and her grandfather came to the poor child's funeral. Can you imagine that happening here and among us?

Such love and living faith makes me weep for gratitude that such a witness to Christ's unbounded love for all people can thrive in such horrible circumstances.

My God, if only we had such compassion for each other as do the Amish.

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