Twice a year (at Passover and Sukkot) some prominent priests say the priestly blessing over the people at the Western Wall. A group of us went to witness it Monday morning. We got there early and found a good spot near the front. The entire plaza ended up being packed, with many watching from perches around. It began with the morning prayers (all in Hebrew) and ended with the blessing:
“Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
Numbers 6:23-27
“‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
How often do we seek after the things of this world and forget to seek the blessing of the Lord?
