St. Mark, whose portrait of Jesus is succinct and action-packed...seems that Jesus and his friends didn't even have time to eat! (Mk 6:31) makes it a point to note that from time to time, Jesus and the Twelve would separate from the ubiquitous, demanding, draining crowds, go to a deserted place and rest awhile. If Jesus and the Twelve needed this time apart, how much more do we! As we began yesterday with that beautiful Universal Prayer, and the blizzard continues today, we have the perfect opportunity to step aside, even in our own homes, since we are forbidden to drive on the streets and roads, to rest, and to pray more than we do on a usually busy day. Using that Universal Prayer earlier today, I could not get beyond the first two lines...so full are they...leaving lots of the prayer for the days ahead. And with Lent coming, we might want to consider how we might "Get Away" from our busyness by recalling God's presence as we walk from place to place at work or at home. Or, before beginning a task, ask Jesus to be with us and help us do it well, to make it fruitful, and to unite it with his offering of himself to the Father. If possible, in some corner of our homes or workplaces, we might be able to sit for ten minutes or so...just quiet, even with no thoughts, and be with Jesus and his friends in solitude.
Bro. Rene
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