14/12/2021

I have missed two mornings' reflections and am having trouble to get back to the habit of prayer. St Bernard's rule was to bring his monks to righteousness and to avoid distractions. Jesus chides us to be like the sinners who listened to John. To be like the first son who protested but did do the will of the Father.

Holiness has many enemies in the world today. The streets are packed with people who are dashing about. The roads are jam packed with vehicles. Television screens never lack their ability to mesmerize the millions who are glued to them. I am distracted from my prayers by family matters.

Father, Son and Holy Spirit know what it is for us to be human. We are God's creation to be his witnesses in this world. We are to live our lives but not become engrossed by their success or otherwise. We are to prepare ourselves for the glory that has been prepared for us. All the billions of us breathing today will one day be seen as we truly are and have to face God in our nakedness of soul . Can I do that? Only with Mercy for the naked Truth about myself does not bear thinking about.

Dear Lord let me be safe in your care today. Let my being be focussed on your grace and let those I know and love come to know that you are the begining and goal of all creation.