"Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, 'I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike'." (Lk 10:21) What does it mean to be childlike, if not trusting, spontaneous, enthusiastic, optimistic, welcoming, loving, guileless, energetic and joyful? Without the crust of skepticism or cynicism, the childlike play freely, running with the ball no matter what people say or think of them. Talk to anyone who has been "born again", and see the enthusiasm that made Ignatius a great leader and attract-er of followers, such as Francis Xavier. When Francis turned away from his sarcasm, doubt, and self-centredness, there was not stopping him. He went "wild" for preaching and baptizing in India, Ceylon, Malacca and Japan...in just ten years,,,He wore himself out because he let the Holy Spirit turn him into a child for Christ...May he help us to follow that same path.
Bro. Rene
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