Photo was taken in the grounds of University College Cork (Irl)

Yesterday we had the photo of a blackbird about to feed its young in a nest. Today our photo shows the same blackbird chasing away a crow. This crow came in too close to the nest and the blackbird was having none of it. As you can see the crow got the message making a quick departure!

‘Do not find fault with the person who limps or stumbles along the road unless you have worn the shoes they wear or struggled beneath their load. There may be tacks in their shoes that hurt though hidden away from view. Or the burden they bear when place on your back might cause you to stumble too.’ ~Old Irish saying

Everyone has their own unique story. For some their story is particularly sad and painful. We are experts at hiding or masking what’s going on within. What is sad and painful may be hidden behind a brave face or sometimes it is quite evident. Either way we need to allow for the unexpected and the unknown in someone’s life. Something even as simple as a smile or a friendly word of support can ease a burden considerably. Instead of knocking or finding fault, I need to understand that there may be something of greater significance going on for that person.
We pray for anyone who is stumbling along with some sad news in their life.