Reflection for April 2

God created alcohol to keep the Irish
from ruling the world.

—Jonathan Swift

Reflection

God created fire, too, for human benefit, but in the
hands of an arsonist, it's a deadly force. Likewise, a
soothing draft of alcohol becomes a toxin in the hands
of an alcoholic.

Affirmation

All I need to rule today is my desire to drink. May I be
near water all day.

Malachy McCOURT