For the Serious Catholic Guy, a Multi-Tools Concept

I've read this a while back and it still seems to be relevant when our lives are getting filled up with various things and moments.  A checklist is one.  If you're the organized type, a checklist is like tiramisu for those really into cake and coffee.  The checklist prioritizes the day or the week and at least it makes you finish what you started and return you to those things that need more attention, and in some cases sadly its prayer time.  

However, J. Q. Tomanek's article on Multi-tools made him unpack his pockets and, viola, he has the important Catholic sacramentals like the scapular and that ten-beaded rosary ring.  I have something like that too.  It's very handy during traffic and when you're waiting for friends who said they would arrive at a certain time only to arrive an hour later.  Yes, we all know that familiar friend, tardiness.  At the time, I could say at least I was training my virtue of patience with Mary's help.

He also has the Leatherman multi-tool: pliers, knife and screwdriver in one stainless steel thingamajig.  It's interesting though that he writes that it's "the most Catholic tool."

Tomanek elaborated it this way:

"It is the most Catholic because of its multi-functions.  The Church is universal and is the fulfillment of all places and times.  You need some forgiveness, open the confessional door.  How about some food for the journey?  We have Holy Communion.  Need to find a friend that has gone through similar trials to you?  The Lives of the Saints just about covers it all.  Can’t find your keys?  We gotcha covered.  If your spirituality is not Franciscan, we have Dominican, Trappist, Jesuit, Carmelite, Communion and Liberation, Carthusian, Opus Dei, or Missionaries of Charity, and many more."

Forgiveness is found at a sacrament.  Spiritual nourishment is found at a sacrament.  The Church has seven, yes, seven sacraments necessary in key moments of our lives to dispense much needed grace and its much to be grateful for.

What's in my pockets?  I'll only show them to my friend, tardiness.