I'm in the Day Chapel at St. John's (my Parish) this morning. The muffled sound of Mass from down the hall in the Main Church creeps through the Chapel doors, and the Gospel attempts to find its way into my heart for yet another week.
As I read a little bit this morning, the Gospel this week continues to challenge us to remain humble and steadfast in our service. One extra challenge came my way yesterday that I find simple, and very intriguing. How will I experience the presence of God in this everyday journey, which most certainly will include moments that are not so humble, and not so "steadfasty"?
This is the catholic nature of faith, knowing that God is truly with us, even during those times when we're not so "godly". Now I don't plan on straying too far this next week, but I will say that every now and then, this life of introspection, gets a tad tiresome. Looking to God so as to improve one's outward actions and inward self is an exercise in patience and determination. To be honest, I think I miss out on a lot of God's presence because I'm not paying attention to the average moment, or the daily grind. I'm worried about the obligations and the requirements of life, and I'm missing the obvious gifts that are right under my nose and my praying hands. God is here! The humble and steadfast path that we all walk on is one of much prayer, commitment, and a few required responsibilities. But it also includes paying attention to life.
I think it was Ferris who said it all happens pretty fast... Have a great week!
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