-St. Therese of Lisieux
I have just attended the week long Lenten Mission presented by Fr. Michael Moore of the St. Patrick Fathers. It was a week filled with intense emotion. There were times when I was sure that God and Father had spoken.
It had been a challenging week before the retreat. I was feeling inadequate and less then what God expected of me. I was raking myself over the coals for old and new faults. I was spending a lot of time beating my breast.
Quickly I found that I was the only one beating me up! God had forgiven me. As Fr. Michael would say, "God buried the hatchet. It was I that marked the spot so that I could unbury it."
I am still thinking and praying about all that was said during the Mission. It gave me focus and started me walking again with the Lord, sans hatchet. I am trying to fall into the Arms of Our Lord with abandon. Trusting Him. Being courageous.
I stand in the Presence of God,
with all my faults, wounds, hurts,
and disappointments.
I stand in the Presence of God,
with all my doubts and faith.
I stand in the Presence of God,
quietly replying...
Here I am Lord.
~Cindy
