S3 E33: Up, Down, and Inside: Where Do We Find God?

What if heaven isn't only "up there" in the clouds, but also beneath your feet and dwelling within your heart? Beginning with the peaceful image of lying in a hammock on a sunny summer day, watching clouds drift by and imagining heaven above, Christy Granda explores how naturally we place God somewhere far away—up in the sky, beyond our reach. Drawing from Psalm 19, the Ascension, and the image of the apostles staring upward as Jesus is taken from their sight, we're reminded that they weren't meant to stand still, stiff-necked and gazing into the heavens forever. They were sent to move, to preach, to heal, and to build the kingdom of God here on earth. Christy invites us to shift our understanding of where God is: not only above, but also down as the firm foundation beneath our feet, the cornerstone that steadies us, and inside as the One who dwells in our hearts and comes to us in the Eucharist. With warmth and beautiful imagery, we're challenged to carry that awareness into every interaction, every act of love, and every step we take after leaving Mass. So if you find yourself in a hammock this summer, watch the sky—but don't forget to feel the ground beneath you and the presence of God within you.

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Christy was born and raised in Bay City. She met her husband on a blind date and they worked briefly together at Dow when she was a co-op and he was a contractor. Soon after that their work paths diverged as she finished her degree in Elementary Special Education and he continued as a graphic designer. She worked as a Special Education teacher for 32 years before retiring and immediately jumped into her new role as Adult Faith Formation Coordinator. When asked about the differences between working with adults and children she might reply "so far, nobody has tried to kick, bite or scream at me." She and her husband have two adult children and have been members of Blessed Sacrament for the past 20 plus years.