Unearned Luck

"The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world."    - St. John 1:9 (RSV-CE) "Erat lux vera, quae illuminat omnem hominem, veniens in mundum."    - St. John 1:9 (New Vulgate) The Word, the Christ, the Son of God, Jesus enlightens every man. This is the reason we Christians must evangelize without ceasing. This is why we Christians must work at reconciling our broken relationships with those who are closest to us without ceasing, even if our attempts are limited to praying for the other person in the quiet of our rooms. This is why we Christians must ask for and grant forgiveness without ceasing. Jesus, the true light, enlightens every man. Wow.

The names of those involved have been changed to protect the discerning.  The following is based on an actual case. It was the Friday before St. Patrick's Day and the work day was about over.  I had been asking co-workers who were clearly not Irish what they're plans were for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.  I am a bit ornery.  A woman who works in the front office and dresses according to "The Standards" of the Apostolic Pentecostal church was passing by my fork truck, so I stopped and asked her what her plans were for the next day. Joan:  "I've never celebrated St. Patricks's Day.  I'm Irish, though, so you would think that I would have." Me:  "You're Irish?" Joan:  "Yes, I am." Me:  "Then you're going to be Catholic before you die." J:  "No, I don't think so."  She chuckled. M:  "Sure you will.  With all of those Irish ancestors praying for you, you certainly will be....