Chaplain's Message

For 35 years Paul Cezanne lived in obscurity producing masterpieces that he gave away to unsuspecting neighbours. So great was his love for his work that he never gave a thought to achieving recognition nor did he suspect that some day he would be looked upon as the father of modern painting.

He owes his fame to a Paris dealer who chanced upon some of his paintings, put some of them together and presented the world of art with the first Cezanne exhibition. The world was astonished to discover the presence of a master.

The master was just as astonished. He arrived at the art gallery leaning on the arm of his son and could not contain his amazement when he saw his paintings on display. Turning to his son he said, “Look, they have framed them!”

Excerpt from “The Prayer of the Frog” by Anthony de Mello

I would so love to have seen his face as he realised his paintings were framed!! There is something so precious about someone who is genuinely unaware of how wonderful they are  or their talent, or their kindness or whatever it is! There are many references in the Bible about humility.

In James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ”God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 

May we have a measure of grace poured over and overflowing.

Amen

Go safely.

~ Pastor Sarah Pollitt

College Chaplain