The first Little Brothers of Mary used to ask St. Marcellin how they could pray better. His advice to them then is still relevant to us today, perhaps even more relevant. He would always start by reminding them that they were in the Presence of God. Let's just pause here. The Presence of God: loving father, slow to anger, rich in mercy, creator of the universe, all-powerful, all knowing, all holy. This preliminary step to our daily prayer could be the whole prayer! It's not a matter of saying a lot of words, or of asking for a lot of favors, it is, rather, the opportunity to enter into quiet peace, to stop the "rolling thunder" of our daily schedule, our "to do list", or what we will say at this meeting or that. These distractions can block the inner ears of our soul from hearing what God wants to say, or our inner eyes from seeing the beauty around us, or from seeing our own beauty.
We just held our first Junior/Senior Encounter for this academic year, Sunday till Tuesday. I was able to see this slowing down, this growing awareness, in our students, and, thankfully, in myself again. What a GIFT! When you finish reading this, STOP and for a few moments, let your hearts be quiet and let God fill the silence.
I will be at our Provincial Chapter till Sunday evening, so will not be able to present daily bread till Monday. I suggest you use the above on Friday and the weekend. You will find abundant nourishment for your soul.
Bro. Rene
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