Check out the photo of the sanctuary above: it was taken by one of our mission team members in Honduras earlier this year. Not only is it a great photo but it also reveals a lot about the people that worship here. When we look at it, it reveals something about us too. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind? I was amazed at the simplicity of the alter. And then I noticed the dirt floor. Incredible. As I sit here planning to go to Mass tonight, I am almost embarrassed by my good fortune. Our church seats 1100, has 2 multimedia projectors, air conditioning and heat, stained glass, wireless mics and a grand piano! In November, we will celebrate the second anniversary of our new church building and it IS an amazing place to worship. But I look at the image above and wonder why things have worked out this way. God has a plan and I believe we all have a part in that plan. The people of the parishes in Honduras don’t look at us with envy and we should never look at them with pity. Our part is to do all we can to make their lives more comfortable by repairing roads, building chapels, etc. That’s why we need a reminder like this photo to keep us humbled and focused on the mission. As we move forward with our blessed and busy lives and into a very busy season, let’s remember the work we are doing for our brothers and sisters in Honduras.