A little dreary outside this morning, but still it feels good to wake up early and begin my day with Jesus. Unfortunately my mind was wandering somewhat during the homily but I picked up a few interesting points:
First reading was from Sirach on wisdom (what else?). We should pray for the wisdom to see events in our lives as God sees them, not as the world sees them. The Gospel was the story of Jesus casting out a demon from a boy. Jesus' words to His apostles, who were unable to drive it out, are, "O faithless generation how long will I be with you?" How many times have I failed to put my faith in Christ? How often have I placed limitations on God and on what He can do in my life? The deacon said our faith should be genuine, childlike, and total. I pray for faith today to allow the Spirit to move in my life and to guide me to greater wisdom.
Spoke to the third-order Carmelites today after Mass. Miss Judy and Mrs. Walsh, both very nice and approachable women, are interested in speaking to CCM. Mrs. Walsh should be coming to our meeting tonight to discuss St. Teresa of Avila, Carmelite spirituality, etc. I'm looking forward to it.
Later:
So blessed by the love of a stranger! Fr. Farmer this morning jokingly asked me if I'd found my coat yet. I told him no, and Mrs. Walsh overheard and was aghast that I had none to wear! I told her no, but it was really okay. I definitely wasn't trying to make a big deal out of it! She said, "Oh, we have so many coats at home, I'll bring you one!" I laughed and said no, really, it was fine. I thought that was the end of it.
Tonight Matt calls me to say that Mrs. Walsh is on her way to campus...with a coat for me! I couldn't believe it and felt almost guilty for having let people know, though honestly I wasn't looking for attention! So I went to pick it up from her when she dropped by, and imagine my surprise when it turns out that she didn't just bring me an old coat from home -- she bought me one!!! I'm shocked by the generosity of this woman, although I guess I shouldn't be. Isn't that how we should all act as Christians? A new friendship? I hope so. A testament to Carmelite spirituality? Without a doubt.
It just serves as yet another reminder of how much the Father loves me. If one of His children could show me such kindness, how much greater is His love, pouring out from His overflowing heart! I am so unworthy, yet He has made up for everything, yes, even bought me back through the sacrifice of His precious blood! Praise and glory, wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever!
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