Today, the scriptures recount the moment when Elijah completed his earthly journey and continued into heaven (cf 2 Kings 2: 1, 6-14). Anyone who has had the privilege of being present at the bedside of a loved one in his or her final moments of earthly life knows that those final moments are indeed a blessing.
It often happens that hearts are opened to one another in a way that they have never been opened throughout entire lifetimes. Joys and sorrows shared are remembered with grateful hearts, reluctances and hesitations are often explained in the sacred space created when life's limits become evident ... most of the time, but not always.
All moments of life are meant to be sacred, shared with loving companions who know us deeply, love us tenderly and help us to walk in humility with God and with others. May the prophets of scripture - Elijah and Elisha - instruct our hearts so that we can grow in our awareness of this grace.
Have a great day.
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