REFLECTION ON THE READINGS 1 JUNE 2013

 

The search for wisdom can be a long one. We often feel that wisdom comes from either the very young who have not yet had their thoughts “polluted” by the ways of the world, or those older because they have endured some of the world and continued their faith journey until they discovered how to communicate with God along the way.

While we can seek wisdom, the knowledge of God, by praying to Him in the traditional form, and, if earnest, are rewarded with this grace. However, we often receive these graces as infused graces that are not “felt”, which means we have to rely on our personal faith to keep on this path.

To obtain true wisdom, we have to continue on a path of humility and being docile to the reception of the Holy Spirit. This means we have to be truly in a position of openness to His love and then we will receive in ways we could not imagine. Finding your interior prayer life is the key to this kingdom.

Today, take a few moments to reflect on how God is moving in your life. Find a quiet favorite space to talk to Him, in your own words, and begin a new dialog with Him.

REFLECTION ON THE VISITATION OF MARY TO ELIZABETH

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The image of Mary and Elizabeth celebrating their pregnancies brings us what we want in our own lives. A flood of hope for the future. The joy of creation and the love of these mothers to be give us the hope we need for the future. Their faith and anticipation is really “what the world needs now”. As they hold each other in this most sacred of sacred moments, we can be the vessel that God wants us to be. Mary’s faith and obedience made her a chosen one to carry the child Jesus into our lives to save us. Jesus, after His sacrifice and mission wants us to hold Him inside us.

To have that same joy on the faces of Mary and Elizabeth as they shared the news the day of the Visitation. Feel Him with you right now. In each moment of the day, in each action, in each word and deed. Savor each breadth as you pass through this day.

THE START

From those first cries as you took that breath,

your response to God’s invitation to planet earth.

The parent’s joy of your creation cannot be equaled; at least not here,

the gift of your life, each breadth, every act can now be savored, if not understood by all.

Today is The Day to celebrate that life you live and all the days preceding,

each one as fresh as the first, but now packed full to the brim with memories from all the others.

Lovingly stored for you to taste, care for and understand, while God holds you through each moment,

knowing that you are present, in His loving arms today and eternally.