“Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits . . . But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, “Let us not take his life.” And Reuben said to them, “Shed no blood; cast him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand upon him” – that he might rescue him out of their hand, to restore him to his father.” Genesis 37:20-22. St. Angela Merici said, “Be bound to one another by the bonds of charity, treating each other with respect, helping one another, bearing with each other in Christ Jesus…and the Lord God will be in your midst.”

Let us pray, Loving Father, while many look out for the opportunity to harm and destroy us, send us “the Reubens;” men and women who seek to do good, seek to save life and save from embarrassment. Give us the grace to be “the Reubens” who do not bring threat but comfort to others. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.