He was finally disclosed ! After decades of wondering. Years of pondering. The identity of the infamous “deep throat” has been discovered. Mark Felt, the former No. 2 official at the FBI has disclosed that he was the anonymous source called "Deep Throat" for more than 30 years. Most of us will remember something about the Watergate scandal, the break-in at Democratic Party national headquarters which was originally considered an isolated crime. But Mr. Felt, the official assigned to the case, knew the whole story. He decided that he could not trust the Bureau or the White House to investigate the incident fully, and so he gave his information to reporters at The Washington Post. They in turn told the world that the Nixon White House was behind the break-in and subsequent cover-up. The result was the only resignation in United States presidential history, and speculation for more than three decades regarding the identity of the reporters' source.
Mr. Felt had intended to take the story to his grave, but three years ago he confided his secret to his family. They in turn encouraged him to tell the world and receive the accolades they believe he deserves. Now, at the age of 91 and in failing health, he has done just that. Critics have derided his decision as a law enforcement official to forego official channels in disclosing his information, but most being interviewed this morning are reacting to his actions with appreciation. The story makes this point: it's impossible to keep a secret forever.
There is a secret within our hearts. This secret is the love of God. The best part of this secret is that we do not have to keep it, rather we can share it. We can share the love of God in the kindness we offer to neighbour, the understanding we give to family members, the reverence we show to the gift of life, the appreciation we have for what has been entrusted to us, the sensitivity we reveal to those in need. The love of God is a secret we are called to share each and every day.
Sometimes when it comes to our faith, our relationship with God, we tend to want to keep it a secret or private matter. Yet part of our call as Disciples of the Lord is to share it, not keep it secret. How ? Well, how about a few suggestions: next time someone does something nice - send them a Thank you note, come home one day and out of the blue say to a spouse “ I love you”, when your child, or grandchild, does something that makes you real proud its ice cream time, invite a friend to come with you to Church on Sunday, share a prayer before meals (yes even in a restaurant), go for a walk and just take in the beauty of God’s creation and thank God for it. These little things make a secret a reality. They show others that we have knowledge, not of a source called “deep throat”, but of The source called God - the source of our strength, happiness and joy. So go to it - tell others the secret - it’s God’s love
Mr. Felt had intended to take the story to his grave, but three years ago he confided his secret to his family. They in turn encouraged him to tell the world and receive the accolades they believe he deserves. Now, at the age of 91 and in failing health, he has done just that. Critics have derided his decision as a law enforcement official to forego official channels in disclosing his information, but most being interviewed this morning are reacting to his actions with appreciation. The story makes this point: it's impossible to keep a secret forever.
There is a secret within our hearts. This secret is the love of God. The best part of this secret is that we do not have to keep it, rather we can share it. We can share the love of God in the kindness we offer to neighbour, the understanding we give to family members, the reverence we show to the gift of life, the appreciation we have for what has been entrusted to us, the sensitivity we reveal to those in need. The love of God is a secret we are called to share each and every day.
Sometimes when it comes to our faith, our relationship with God, we tend to want to keep it a secret or private matter. Yet part of our call as Disciples of the Lord is to share it, not keep it secret. How ? Well, how about a few suggestions: next time someone does something nice - send them a Thank you note, come home one day and out of the blue say to a spouse “ I love you”, when your child, or grandchild, does something that makes you real proud its ice cream time, invite a friend to come with you to Church on Sunday, share a prayer before meals (yes even in a restaurant), go for a walk and just take in the beauty of God’s creation and thank God for it. These little things make a secret a reality. They show others that we have knowledge, not of a source called “deep throat”, but of The source called God - the source of our strength, happiness and joy. So go to it - tell others the secret - it’s God’s love