ROBBIE COMES HOME
Turn from evil and do good. – Psalm 37:27
Robbie
was an only child born to rich parents. He was in high school when his
parents suddenly died, forcing their lucrative business to fold up. It
left Robbie with nothing but the roof over his head. Feeling lost, he
walked out of his house and never came back. His relatives looked for
him and learned that he was in bad company, robbing homes and stores.
For months, they searched for him. Then one day, he returned — thin,
bedraggled and glassy-eyed. He sat at the doorway just staring at his
aunt. Robbie could hardly stand. Tears slowly filled his eyes as he
mumbled the names of his parents between sobs.
They fed him, cleaned him up and brought him to bed. He woke up after
16 hours of uninterrupted sleep. His aunts kept up their vigil while he
was asleep, praying to God that Robbie may be delivered and wake up to a
new life.
Today, Robbie is graduating from college. On weekends, he helps the
parish priest in his outreach program for street children, and serves in
his Catholic community in many ways.
The Lord helped him and delivered him. Chelle Crisanto (ellehcmaria@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Life may deal with us badly, but God always gives us the best deal — His everlasting love.
In times of despair and need, may You be my stronghold for I know You will deliver me.
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us.
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