Parents often face frustration as they watch their children from the sidelines making decisions that will affect their lives...schools, careers, marriage partners. What takes them so long? Why can't they make up their minds. Of course, many of us fail to see ourselves on this same fence of indecision. It's always "them", not me.
The parents of Peter Claver, whose memorial we observe today, waited patiently as he toyed for years with the notion of becoming a Jesuit. They sighed in relief when he final made up his mind, but then, even as a Jesuit he wavered back and forth on how best to serve the Lord. Finally, he decided to become a missionary in Cartegena, (Columbia) where his calling became clear, and from which he never wavered. For 44 years he served the slaves who came over from Africa, caring for them physically and spiritually. It took time for him to make up his mind, but when he did, he remained steadfastly committed. He serves as an example to us for patience in awaiting callings and responses to become clear, and commitments to be cemented for life. God, give me the patience I need with myself and others as we try to make up our minds.
Bro. Rene
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