Enjoy time with children. Look through the world from their eyes. Linger with their delight. Experience their wide-eyed expectations. If your memories are crushed with disappointment, hurt, or pain, bring new life to it.
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 appropriate for me today as my little grandchildren are coming over to decorate Nana's tree! It will be a lop-sided work of art - just like most of us are.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the greatest time for them as they discover something new about Christmas. They will have such fun contributing to your happiness.
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