God Has a Plan
Dear Editor: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done …”
We have all heard those words so many times throughout our Catholic lives, but somehow, they didn’t always make going easier.
What if we were to interpret those very same words of “Thy will be done” as “God has a plan.”
Rather than being resigned to a mindset of simply accepting the divine will with no reasonable explanation and the possible negative emotions that might surface as a result, what if we were able to see all events as happening as part of God’s all-knowing plan?
So, whatever the situation where we find ourselves, losing our balance and our inner well-being, or when we’re losing our peace and our joy, try remembering that God has a plan, and everything that happens is part of that plan.
Who are we to disagree with the Creator of all things?
Our plight can be summed up in five words I learned from a saint from the East, “Be good, and do good.”
That’s all we need to do, and leave the rest to the good Lord who makes the sun rise and the sun set.
If we could equal that task, then we might be entitled to an opinion, but otherwise, “Thy plan be done!”
Jerry Kuzniewski
Beechhurst
Thank a Veteran
Dear Editor: I was pleased to remember this past Veterans Day as a time to honor those who have served our country and those who have sacrificed their lives. And let’s not forget those who lost limbs, and those who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Americans paused to honor our brave men and women. For 250 years, many have fought for freedoms that we hold most dear. I proudly served in the Navy during the Vietnam era.
We saluted our active military, who are currently serving this nation, especially those deployed to the most dangerous parts of the world.
Many of those who have served have done so at great personal sacrifice, having to leave family, friends, and jobs for the greater good. Those who flew the American flag in their honor, thank you. And if you did call a veteran and thank them for their service. I thank you.
Frederick Robert Bedell, Jr.
Bellerose
Pipe Organ History
Dear Editor: The article (“Keys to the Past: How Brooklyn Church’s Pipe Organ Bridges Faith, History,” Nov 1) that was featured in The Tablet looked great, as did the segment that aired on Currents News.
Thank you for highlighting this important piece of history.
Joseph Murray
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Editor’s note: Joseph Murray is the co-director of music at St. Martin de Porres Parish.