October 8, 2006
There is a difference between being alone and lonely. One can be completely alone, miles from the nearest other, and still not be lonely. Or one can be among a crowd of thousands and be utterly lonely. As Rev. Peter Luckey points out, it is not realistic to expect another to cure our times of loneliness - because when that person inevitably fails to do so, it only breeds resentment and further pain. Instead it is helpful to see times of loneliness as a gift and be grateful, for those times can teach us love for others our deepen our connection with God.