WALK THROUGH THE DOORWAY
Let us pray deeply for the
Holy Spirit to give us the grace we need to take the necessary steps in
fulfilling God's will in our lives and in the Church.
We read in the Gospel of Luke: "For the
Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say" (Lk 12:12).
Many spiritual writers have written books and are respected for their profound
spirituality and insights that had been tested through their own experiences.
They endured many tribulations but persevered with the help of the Holy Spirit.
I bet many of them would have been or would be a great retreat master!
Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of
Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs.
Between 1642 and 1649, eight members of the Society of Jesus were tortured and
killed in North America by Iroquois Indians. These missionaries were
endeavoring to lead the natives of the region in the true Faith of Jesus
Christ. Let us remember in our prayers today all Jesuits and missionaries for
their spreading of the Faith.
As human beings, we all have the temptation of
criticizing others for their weaknesses while at the same time giving ourselves
room for our own weaknesses and inability to live fully in God's ways. Let us
pray deeply for the Holy Spirit to give us the grace we need to take the
necessary steps in fulfilling God's will in our lives and in the Church. What
doorway is the Holy Spirit asking you to walk through today in your life? How
can you rely on the Spirit of God to help you take the steps to something
greater?