Truly,
it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this
light is nearest to all of us.
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.
How very true that has been in my life and I have always thanked God for those difficult and painful times that have drawn me closer to God.
ReplyDeleteWe just need to be able to recognize Christ for who he is.
DeleteGod has always been there for us in good times and in bad times. So we should always thank Him for what He is doing for us. spiritual thoughts
ReplyDeleteYou speak truth. It is more difficult to give thanks during bad times, but it can be done and it changes us around.
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