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“A father’s communication with his many children… that is one of the most agreeable occupations of my life” 1857
I am struck by the fact that if we do not put our confidence in the Lord, and in the Holy Spirit – then we are left to rely on ourselves. I, like Eugene, speak of from that great truth. We cannot do it on my own.
I think about the past Synod on Synodality and how it brought people together, allowing them to discover for themselves how to walk with others, especially those who have nothing to offer us. This land of ours in North America is flooded with light so that we can see just how great we are and those who measure up and those who don’t… Yet in the very heart of the great light we try to shine upon ourselves there is a deep and seemingly impenetrable darkness that we cannot ignore or turn away from.
Last night at a zoom gathering I shared aloud about being able to trust in God and that I am filled with indescribable joy and gratitude… I am a lay woman who has struggled greatly and yet it has not beaten me but rather has allowed love and grace to flow within and out at the same time.
God sends us” asking for our puny “all”. Walking in the darkness allows me to see the small and dim light that my neighbour is sharing between us. Thank you Lord for this is more than enough.