It seems that a day doesn't go by without headlines of some controversy or violent attack. Even in our daily doings, we hear of illnesses, or "impossible situations" others are suffering; and our own moods of ups and downs churn steadily, leaving us feel like the disciples in the storm-tossed boat. Jesus was often confronted by the Scribes and Pharisees, or strongly criticized, even abandoned by some followers when his teachings were "too hard." We are not alone.
Today, we honor St. Julian Eymard, once a Marist Father and Provincial, but, following his deep devotion to the Holy Eucharist, left the Marists and founded a new congregation devoted to the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, and later, the Blessed Sacrament Sisters. In addition to their parish work, teaching and works of mercy, the spend a good deal of their day in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Perpetual Adoration is available in their churches and chapels. It is there that they find calm in the storm and strength to carry out their work, and obtain the graces we need to carry out ours.
Most parishes have a day or a time when Adoration is available; we might find excuses to avoid it, but on the other hand, we might try spending some time there. Fifteen minutes eventually slides into a half an hour; and the peace that comes recharges our worn batteries and spurs us on to face "the impossible" with hope and confidence. Try it; Jesus will not let you down.
Bro. Rene
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