Human beings have always been fascinated by nature. Since we first started painting on cave walls, we’ve seen the beauty and wonder of the world around us, and we’ve wanted to understand it, tame it, take it in. We are curious creatures. After all, you don’t see a lion mourning for the lost beauty of a slain gazelle. You don’t see birds marveling at the loveliness of a sunset. If, then, we are created in the image of God, can you not imagine what sense of wonder He has for all He’s made?

Lately, the readings of the liturgical cycle have been focusing on the parable of the sower. And since last week was Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness week, I wanted to follow up with some reflections on sowing the seed of NFP.

It can get pretty stormy up here in the Pacific Northwest.  This Saturday offered a glimpse of the power of nature.  We had gusting winds up to 50MPH and we surpassed the rainfall record for a September day: almost 2" and up to 3" in some of the outlining areas. 

I am sure you are thinking... it's Seattle, doesn't it always rains...you should be used to it.  Well, sort of...we don't typically get flood warnings when it rains here.  And, the power usually doesn't go out. Well the rain isn't the topic but I am sure we could tie it in theologically somehow. 

The issue is the power outage.