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The Invisible Ones

She seemed out of place
on this late June day,
wearing several layers of clothes
including a coat.

But she was invisible
even with her several gags
of belongings -
as if she was traveling -
she was always traveling,
I believe.

I couldn't help looking.
I wanted to notice her.
I don't think anyone else
coming into the church
noticed her – she was invisible.

I wanted to think of something
to say to her...
I wanted to notice her.
During the Mass,
I didn't see her leave
the hall and join us.

I wanted to think of something
to say
at the end of Mass
but she was gone...

I just wanted to show her
some empathy.

I don't know what
her experience is
but I was thinking
I'm also invisible.

by Bruce Whealton
June 23, 2009

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“Now lay back in the chair,
resting your feet in the chair in front of you,
begin with a few deep breaths,
breathing in relaxation
breathing out tension
becoming more
and more
relaxed.”

Sister Jean was guiding us
in a new way
to pray.

I had come for comfort
and consolation -
I was grieving and needed
a mother a heavenly
Mother
who would hold me in her arms.

She continued,
“Now begin to feel yourself resting
in the arms of God.
Let go relax
deeper and deeper you drift
into re-lax-a-tion.
Feel yourself supported
in the arms
of a loving compassionate
God…
Held close,
softly.

A God that listens
and understands
and cares.

Look into her eyes” -
Did she say ‘her’ eyes?
I asked myself… that was what I was hearing.
“Tell her what you are feeling.”

Take all the time you need
now, to be with your God,
in her arms,
comforted in a state of complete
relaxation.”

This is what I remember…
Like it was yesterday.
Someone from church reminded me of this.

Bruce Whealton – March 15, 2009

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