Gifts from my father

My father gifted me with . . .

. . . the discipline to order and organize,

. . . respect of time,

. . . the ability to reason and analyze,

. . . an interest in public affairs,

. . . perseverance in tasks,

. . . unbridled capacity to stay focused,

. . . the ability to work alone,

. . . the habit of rewarding waywardness with punishment,

. . . cautiousness.

. . . creativity and innovation.

My mother gifted me with. . .

. . . the art of social communication,

. . . teamwork,

. . . flexibility,

. . . being concerned for the neighbour,

. . . conviviality – warmth, hospitality, friendliness, cordiality,

. . . rewarding waywardness with love,

. . . solidarity, 

. . . intuition,

. . . generosity of the heart,

. . . the ability to be jovial and light-hearted,

. . . risk-taking.

What a marvel of creation I am!  

I am embodied with the wholesomeness of both Mom and Dad.

6 thoughts on “Gifts from my father

  1. Father Don Chambers,

    I always look forward to your Holy Mass and Homily and your Lenten Retreat.

    Today, I was really surprised how you used a traveling Jamaican Bus to weave your Sermon on Community.

    Your messages are so profound.

    I reside in the US and is a Trinidadian by birth so I understand your sermons and enjoy your humor.

    Thanks so much for helping me with my spiritual journey πŸ™β€‚God bless you always πŸ™ πŸ’–

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