A Sighting
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman who recently separated from her husband and had her hours cut at work says an image of Jesus Christ she sees on her iron has reassured her that “life is going to be good.”
Mary Jo Coady first noticed the image Sunday when she walked into her daughter’s room.
The brownish residue on the bottom of the iron looks like the face of a man with long hair.
The 44-year-old Coady was raised Catholic. She and her two college-age daughters agree that the image looks like Jesus and is proof that “he’s listening.”
Coady tells The Eagle-Tribune she hopes her story will inspire others during the holidays. She says she plans to keep the iron in a closet and buy a new one.
Themocracy
Can I respond to this as two different Wils? As you know, I was a fanatical and judgmental Christian in my younger days, whereas now I’m more of an agnostic do-gooder.
1) Wil, circa 1989:
This doesn’t “inspire” me. It saddens me that people who believe in God need burnt dirt in the shape of Jesus to give them “hope.” The spirit of God is all around us and in us at all times. His powerful love resides in my heart and His Word is my guide.
2) Wil, circa 2009:
The world, as wonderful as it is, can be a depressing place sometimes. I don’t begrudge anyone hope or inspiration in any form, if it helps them. But things like this seem to only foster in people a separation from reality, which can eventually lead to psychosis, if it’s not already present.
OMG, Jesus is in the closet! Jesus is in the closet! Come out of the closet, Jesus!