Today I’m playing at another blog, Reconciled to You with Allison Gingras celebrating the release of her book, Encountering Signs of Faith: My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God. It’s a beautiful testament to the power of faith in our lives. This delightfully engaging book will teach so much about the saints and the value of having sacramental items around us. However, you’ll want to read this for the beautiful tapestry of faith that is woven throughout Allison’s journey on the way to finding her Faith: her precious adoptive daughter.
I find myself caught up in some very worldly things these days. My husband and I are reviewing our retirement plans, my aging mother will soon require a new level of attention, and some accounts from estates need to be set in order.
It’s a matter of memento mori, especially in this month when prayers for the dead are at the forefront, but also a question of life. Or perhaps specifically, a matter of how we have lived our lives in a way that leaves something behind.
Have I left a footprint on this earth? More importantly, have I left a footprint on a heart?
Have I left a footprint on a soul?
I hope so.
Continue reading at Reconciled to You.
