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Before I began to pray with all of you this morning I found myself singing “…how beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him, who brings good news, good news…” This as I looked out at the reflection of the rising sun on the buildings that I could see from my window. Another new today to live out the Good News.
Then being the obedient little miss that I am () I reread not only the posts mentioned by Frank but also refreshed myself by reviewing Ricard’s bio.
It is not hard to imagine the pain of the acts of unkindness given to Fr. Ricard and his companions by their new Bishop. Even Eugene was not able to stay silent as he wrote to Bishop Bourget of Montreal speaking of the sorrow and Cross of his sons which also stabbed his heart because of his great love.
Then I think of often we all experience this, not only because we have given ourselves in loving service to God and the Church, but also to all of our brothers and sisters (which we may have met or have not yet met). I know that I have done this in the past, acting out of my own pain and fear. When I recognize it being done to me, I too struggle, but then fighting back I think of how I will pray for that person(s) and go out to meet them with love.
I cannot say that I understand God so much, but I must admit that in the midst of my struggles I do sense the Beloved standing beside me, around me and even as I type these words I am singing “I arise today, through the strength of heaven…” (The Deer’s Cry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeVEGOPjJXQ )