It’s the feast day of St. Aelred of Rievaulx, which obviously leads Sistertech to the topic of friendship. We have a lovely psalm with which to end the day. A perfect match.
Often people assume that Sistertech is, well, anti-social and maladjusted. The technologically advanced among us often have this reputation. It is not entirely unearned. But not all geeks are pen-protector wearing, Red Bull swilling, monosyllabic, poor excuses for properly socialized human beings. Some, such as Sistertech, are quite refined, actually. It is comes from having many interests and skills. But enough about me.
What Aelred reminds us of today is the value of friendships. It is true, our ministry is mostly a solitary one. When we can, it might be a good idea to involve our friends in our computer projects. Or perhaps after a service call, you can invite a colleague for a caffeine-taurine draught. But most of all, friends, especially those steadfast ones, are reminders of the steadfast love and care of The One In Charge.
5Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
6Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your judgements are like the great deep;
you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.
7How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
9For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
10O continue your steadfast love to those who know you,
and your salvation to the upright of heart!