SCATTERED RAINDROPS

	Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.  Isaiah 55: 10–11

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  .....The name  “Scattered Raindrops” occurred to me for two reasons. “Raindrops” comes from one of my favorite scripture passages, Isaiah 55:10-11, with its metaphor of rain and snow representing God’s promise of proactive involvement in our lives. “Scattered” refers to the fact the reflections included in this book do not represent any preplanning on my part. They appear in chronological order (with one small exception) based on the church year, which begins with Advent in early December. The only criteria for inclusion was that someone asked if the homily I had just given would ever be written down......

Deacon Bill Rich

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