ONE day aT a TIME
… let us strive to know the Lord. – Hosea 6:3
Doesn’t it strike you how the saints always present to us a unique and personal image of God?
St. Teresa of Avila called Him her Closest Friend.
St. Francis of Assisi said, “Pietro Bernardone is no longer my father. From now on I can say with complete freedom, ‘Our Father who art in heaven.’”
How do we know God? What is it about Him that we ponder on?
The prophet Hosea today admonishes us to strive to know Him. How?
Being with Him in prayer.
Deepening our relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.
Reading about Him in His word.
Seeking holy people and being mentored by them.
Performing sacrifices so we make more room for Him.
Immersing ourselves in His presence.
Worshiping in community.
Loving those He loves.
Giving time. Persevering…
Whew. Tall order.
Easier said than done? Of course. Lallaine Gogna
REFLECTION:
How has your image of God changed through the years? Are you deepening in your knowledge of Him?
Holy Spirit, show me the face of Jesus. May I truly know Him as He wants to be known. May my knowing Him prompt me to loving action. Amen.
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