New Orleans Redeemed

New Orleans the city which five years ago was destroyed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina now after a 42 year wait has been crowned winner of Super Bowl 44.

It is interesting that the word Katrina in Hebrew is made from the word Keter/Crown. Five years ago the crown fell from the head of the Roman Empire that Bush administered as a result of Katrina. Five is the number of Gevorah/Severity and certainly these five years have been very difficult for the city of New Orleans.

The number forty two is connected to the strength of Mars to whom Rome prays; I with Strength is the name of a prayer consisting of 42 words said quietly as not to awaken too much power in Mars.

It states in the Torah God brings you up to bring you down when speaking to the wicked, but God brings you down in order to bring you up when addressing the righteous–who could be more righteous than saints.

For those who play the game of life with God included, whether pleasant or painful, at least we know that God is in the game–the rest of the people are spectators living life vicariously through others.

It is this miracle in life watching the underdog be victorious which gives hope to all of us.