15/10/2021

The image from the psalms that opens this Mass has alwys captured me by its intensity; how much more must it have inspired those living in the deserts of the Middle-East. I know "yearning" as an unidentified dissatisfaction within myself which is not at all specific. If it is true that it is God that I am missing I have to make an effort of will to direct myself entirely towards God the evergreater. St Paul tells us that it  is Faith that justifies Abraham. Forgiveness comes directly from God and is a free gift regardless of me.

The idea that we have to do nothing to be saved has been taken up by many throughout the Chrisitian centuries. But latching on to one idea and pursuing that is not the way to read the scripture or follow the way of Jesus. Jesus  is so much Love  that even the hairs of our head are known to the Father and the pardon seen by the Disciples in the Resurrection is brought to us by the Holy Spirit. 

Maybe my unidentified yearning is truly to know God and thus become fearless as I live a life in accordance to the teaching of the Gospels.

St Theresa sorted out her Order. How much more is she needed in today's mess of a Church.

Dear Lord, I who am so little are greater than I can understand for you know me in my sinfulness and are ready to pardon me. Let me truly open myself to your foregiveness.