Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Dear God,

How can so many insightful thoughts come in one house? How do you work among a people dedicated to a life of faith? How can one home become a holy space filled with spiritual potentiality? How do you do it?

I love the Little Noddfa House, an old home located on the property of the Sisters of St. Joseph Retreat Center. I have stayed here numerous times, did my staff retreats here and now my covenant group calls it home to our own retreats.

How is it that you provide such wonderful spiritual guidance in a house that looks like so many others? I know this structure was dedicated to spiritual renewal by the sisters. I know it was set aside many years ago for the purpose of spiritually enlightening seekers, pilgrims of the faith. But what makes it different?

On a regular basis I find myself in these "homes", hallowed spaces of faith. I long for opportunities to be in your presence for growth, challenge, direction, correction and devotion; therefore, I am drawn to them. I am never disappointed.

You are
a wonderful God,
always seeking
to bless
your pilgrim followers.
You teach
and love
and comfort
and prod us
toward faith.
You hold us accountable
to a standard
of growth.
You push us
to remember
your work
in us,
to celebrate
and live responsibly
in the world.
Thank you,
O God,
for a family
of faith.

Love, Andrea