Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Monday, April 22, 2019

Thoughts on Easter and the Earth

Hi, guys!

Hope you had a good Easter. It is, paws down, the busiest church and rectory time ever. There's family, there are strangers although mostly relatives visiting regular parishioners and a few curiosity seekers. I have no idea what they might want. Maybe to be converted? Wait a minute..they're CAT LOVERS, of course, coming just to see me!!!!!

Anyway, the Lord has risen in all of His glory and I would have loved to have been a cat at his side when he first woke up!





Today is Earth Day and a great followup to yesterday's thoughts and prayers and I'm celebrating by taking a walk around, something I haven't had a chance to do. I'll be checking to make sure all the flowers are all right and the housekeeper hasn't killed anything yet.

Here's a thought: Earth Day is really special to us because we're so much a part of it, more than humans. I'll explain. We're part of it because we haven't done anything to change it, destroy it, or jeopardize its existence. I know - highfalutin' thoughts for a feline, but I truly believe this.


So, enjoy the day, my friends and the week ahead, remembering there are those who love the earth and respect it as much as we do.

Tom xxoo

16 comments:

Fur Everywhere said...

Hi Tom! We hope you had a lovely Easter. I would love to take a walk around outside, but the Mom says it is too dangerous here in the city. She hopes to get a pet carriage someday so she can take me out safely so I can enjoy the world :)

The Island Cats said...

Tom, you're so right. Us cats haven't done anything to hurt our earth, unlike the humans. Happy Earth Day!

Catscue Catmom said...

Good thoughts today Tom - enjoy your after Easter rest, sounds like you need some good napping after the busyness.

Mickey's Musings said...

We agree. We all must look after our planet and we can start by looking after our own small space.
Hope you enjoyed all your visitors too :)
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

Eastside Cats said...

As much as it's terrific that bazillionairs have pledged money to rebuild Notre Dame in Paris, I wish they'd give their money to the folks who are trying to clean up the plastic in the oceans, and to help The Great Barrier Reef that is endangered!

Brian's Home Blog said...

We're very fond of our planet too! Hope your Easter was purrfect.

pilch92 said...

Happy Earth Day!

Ivan from WMD said...

You're so wise, Tom. And right!

Cathy Keisha said...

You know what today is also? With your mom's name you should. It's Irish Independence Day. TW had lunch with Aunt Pauline and she told us that.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Beautiful message, Tom! Hope your Easter was purrfect.

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Our mom does her best to look after the planet. She's not purrfect, but every little bit helps.

Timmy Tomcat said...

Tom you have a great message. Happy Easter and Earth Day

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood happee bee lated hare day N earth day two ewe N yur familee !! :)

catladymac said...

I can see you curled asleep on the Lord's face as the Light of Resurrection fills the Tomb. Is it possible scientists found cat hairs on the Shroud of Turin ?

Katie Isabella said...

He is risen, Tom. And my mom has tried to do better and better to recycle and consume less goods.

meowmeowmans said...

Great message, Tom. We must all be good stewards of the world we've been gifted!