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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
For me the word ‘degenerate’ carries a sense of darkness and hopelessness, ignorance, mindlessness and Godlessness. It can be painted by a brush of arrogance, a looking down on lesser beings.
Woundedness.
I realise that Eugene did not use that word in the sense that I have experienced it. For he speaks of rescuing and showing the way to eternal life. I am reminded of how he spoke to some of the poorest of the poor in his first Lenten Homily, with deep love and caring, wanting only to share his experience of God.
Yesterday I was caught up in what he might have called “thoughtless ignorance” pertaining to my salvation, having received a wrong message which I then carried in my heart. A dear friend took the time to explain to me in a few words what the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception was about; it was like having been locked in a dark and empty place and then being brought out into the light and a certain fullness of love.
I think of Mary running to share and be with Elizabeth, of how she was sent. And I can barely wait to share this piece of good news with others who like me so they too can stand in this light.
This is all a part of waiting. preparing, and receiving some of the many gifts that Advent promises and heralds.