On the way I had my own meditations on the Flyimg Rosay for Long Distant Airline Travellers. (Just invented and not canonically approved).
Here they go in case you find yourself in need
Whenever I fly I always pray a rosary. I usually pray queitly as a loud hail mary just before takeoff might unnerve some of my fellow passengers. I like this because there is no hurry, i can take my time and reflect on the mysteries
What would be the mysteries of the flying rosary?
The Annuncuation - saying yes to the invitation to encounter god in a new amd radical way. Yes to marriage, yes to ordination, yes to a life of prayer
and the Visitation - meeting and visiting others as orchestrated by God.
Recieving rhe angel and the message. Pondering the ramifications and saying yes to the mystery unfolding in my life.
How have i recieved the message, assented to it and participqted in its recelatio . How much of gods work do i realize vs what he chooses to do in ne and through me. Also ourneying to be with family. Sharing rhe good news and supporting one another. Finding someone who is a kindred spirit to share the journey with.
The flight into Egypt. ;)
Mary's trust that the Lord works through others, through St Joeseph. St Joseph trusting his dreams. The hardship of travel, its uncertainrty and uncomfortableness.
The Assummption. Mary is assumed into the heavens. Going into the presence of God
How she foreshadowd my death and the hope that lies beyond
Mary is crowned queen of heaven and earth. How do i enter unfer the protection and guidance af the Blessed Virgin Mother? She too has made this journey to the Heavenly Father.
Next Stop. Athens!
The idea is saying yes to a jouney of encounter and to being radically ope. To the plan of God
It is hard to desctibe sitting for 9 hours strapped to a seat travelling 1000 kph an adventur
This is what passes for sleep in 2026
It is good when brothers can pray in unity.
