The Tabernacle
In the Sanctuary of a
Catholic Church rests a beautiful tabernacle.
It is located on a side altar near a busy exit that leads to a parking
lot. On the sanctuary wall directly
behind the main altar hangs a large bronze Crucifix. Prior to the recent church
renovation and on special occasions, a beautiful flower arrangement was placed
on a stand beneath the Crucifix. This
location became an area where excessive talking and visiting took place with no
regard for Christ’s’ real presence. Some of the parishioners hoped the
irreverence would lessen by moving the tabernacle behind the main altar
underneath the Crucifix. Instead, a
raised platform was moved to the location below the crucifix which now holds
the celebrant’s chair along with two other chairs at a lower level.
Grandma was very
disappointed. At one time God’s competition was a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
He now competes with man for the King’s Throne below the Crucifix.
Grandma
decided to make a
five-day pilgrimage to find peace of mind. She became ill and spent two
days of
the pilgrimage in a hotel bed. One
evening, while ill in bed, Jesus spoke to her and said “Draw a
picture.” She thought, how can I draw a picture, without a ruler
I can’t
even draw a straight line. Suddenly, the illness left her and her
health and
energy was restored in an instant.
The Picture
She envisioned a beautiful
banquet table with the priest seated in a place of honor. She saw Jesus seated among the least
important guests at the end of the table.
On the wall she saw the word MERCY.
Grandma knew a high school
art student who could help her with this project. Perhaps she could even earn
an extra credit in her art class. The
idea was first presented to the art teacher.
The teacher had the desire to paint the picture and offered to help with
the project.
Grandma believed the art
teacher was chosen by God to paint His picture. The Holy Spirit entered her heart and mind and guided her hand to
send this message to the world, “I Am
Mercy.”
God Bless You,
Grandma
