Although I have often abandoned you, O Lord, you have never
abandoned me. Your hand of love is always outstretched toward me, even when I stubbornly
look the other way. And your gentle voice constantly calls me, even when I
obstinately refuse to listen.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
It is a great gift that God gives us with God's constant presence. I am so grateful.
ReplyDeleteYes, we refuse to hear God's voice - even though God will not stop calling us.
DeleteRemembering many Baptist hymns about the cross we used to sing in my youth. Today, as a Catholic by choice, my heart is broken and joyful as Yom Kippur and Holy Cross Day meet. Jesus, son of David, have mercy...
ReplyDeleteThat Ole Rugged Cross. How it serves our memory well.
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