Today is National Authors Day, National Family Literacy Day and the 9th anniversary of the McDonald's Restaurant decision to stop using styrofoam containers. More significantly it is the Feast of All Saints or El Dia de Los Muertos. But one cause of celebration is even a little more noteworthy because of its timeliness. Last week, perennial presidential candidate Pat Buchanan, disgusted with the two major political parties, decided to blaze his own trail by announcing that he will carry the Reform Party banner in the 2000 presidential election. As last week's World Series has shown, baseball is the type of team sport that produces the most unlikely heroes.
Every player has the opportunity to contribute to the team's victory.
Yet it is only in certain circumstances, when the game is in the balance, can the least talented player of the team be the hero. Today I read the tragic story of Andy Donlan. After reading it, I had the urge to make a heartfelt appeal to all readers. Please pray, and tell all of your own families and friends to pray for Andy Donlan and his family. When you have exhausted yourself in prayer, take a deep breath and start praying again.