|:As recorded in the Gospel of John, 14.27: A Presence. Glimpsed from afar. Bearing presents.

Numberless. Of inestimable value and worth. Giving unto us not as the world gives.

Giving us peace. Giving us strength to bear our burdens. Giving us courage to press forward.

Giving us presence of mind to look back, but only to descry who is lagging, to impart to them encourage-ment, fortitude and aid, wishing them Godspeed in the Scriptural sense of approval, approbation, and support of their meritorious efforts, longings, and desires.

May this Divine Presence be with us always and may we in turn, with attentiveness, presence of mind, heart and spirit, discernment and vigilance, bear and share with others the best that is in us... the best that we possess.:|