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  What do you see? By Lydia Rachel Stone ...Now let's follow Mr. Hothead to the other side of the park. PART III On the other side of the park sits an old woman on a bench. She has a loaf of bread and is feeding the pigeons. Her name is Truth. A woman storms up to Truth, scattering the birds in her wake. “Why are you feeding those rats with wings?!” The woman screeches, waving her arms indignantly. Truth slowly looks up at Paranoia, sadness in her eyes. “Tut tut,” Truth says, “You scared away my pretty friends.” “Well,” huffed Paranoia, “They were filthy birds.” “Dirty they may be, but they were just hungry like you and me.” says Truth. “Those birds might be riddled with disease,” Exclaims Paranoia, “They could make you and me and everyone sick!” “Not if we don't touch them.” Truth says firmly, defending her winged friends. Paranoia turned up her nose and sneered at Truth. There was nothing more she could say. Now let's move on to the area of the p...

  What do you see? By Lydia Rachel Stone ...pulls out a first aid kit. PART II Trust flinches as Hope cleans his scrapes with disinfectant wipes. He sniffs as she applies large band-aids to his minor wounds. Tears begin to flow freely from Trust's face.  He coughs and lets out a sneeze. Now tears prick at Hope's eyes in sympathy. “Why are you crying?” she asks. “You don't know me but you chased away Rudeness and gave me band-aids for my boo boos.” He says. Hope tilts her head and gives him a radiant smile. She pulls out package of tissues from her backpack,  always prepared, and offers them to Trust.  “Well," She says, “ Lets be friends! My name is Hope. What's yours?”  “Tttrust.” He stammers. “Well, Tttrust,” She teases, “That's a lovely name!” Hope giggles. A smile peeks out from Trust's lips. Trust lets out a small laugh and a hiccup. “I like your name too, Hope.” He says shyly. Hope reaches out her hand. After a moment of confusion,  Trust ra...

  What do you see? By Lydia Rachel Stone PART I Picture this: The wind softly rustles the tree leaves. Birds call out and sing from branches. Winding pathways curl out on the left and right. You are on a straight path that leads to the playground. Gravel crunches beneath your feet. There are other people on the path. Some are standing in the sunlight with a hand hovering above their face to block their view of the sun while absorbing the warmth. You reach the playground. Children are playing on different large toys.  Parents join in or watch from the sidelines,  ready to jump in if there is a problem. Hope is a little girl. She is seven years old and has a huge smile. Rudeness is also seven, born one month after Hope. Rudeness is a bully, preying on the weak. When Hope sees Rudeness kicking those who are down, she steps in, pigtails swishing as she hurries to  help the broken. This time the broken boy is Trust. He is four years old. Trust is of...

  Luke 15 New International Version Biblegateway 18  I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.   19  I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20  So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Credit: https://rosaryreflections.com/the-parable-of-the-prodigal-son/   21  “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22  “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23  Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24  For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost a...