Where are they now?

God sees what is in our hearts.  Even if no one else sees this we should never forget the fact that God sees all.  That’s all that matters.  That which is in our hearts can either do great damage to us or do great good.  There are those who, in the public perception, are way off base.  But from God’s perspective they are right on target.  Conversely, there are those in public opinion who are shining stars, but from God’s perspective are way off base.  There is only one thing that matters; what does God think?



The tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others 2 weeks ago shocked the world.  The news was the number one topic on everyone’s minds.  Most of the stories (rightly) expressed sorrow at the deaths, but a few felt the need to bring up some sordid events of Kobe’s past.  Only a small handful of the stories reported that Kobe and his daughter, practicing and devout Catholics, had boarded the helicopter immediately after attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist.  Yet amidst all the commentaries and memories expressed at the various tributes and memorials, I never heard anyone ask the question, “Where is he (or they) now?”  



This is a question that needs to be asked and pondered.  There are two daily reminders of God’s presence within us and at our disposal; the human realities of time and space in our daily experiences that are filled with God’s presence.  We have the dimensions of time and space always at our disposal if we deliberately value our making sacred use of them.  For instance, making and taking time for meditation and prayer, and placing ourselves in the presence of the Holy Spirit, Who helps us understand our eternal life unfolding within our daily human experiences.  I am hopeful that Kobe Bryant and those who died with him that day understood this.



Trust God’s wisdom living within you and the faith to pass it on to others.