Sunday, March 3, 2013

Dearest God,

We each one in turn knelt down and washed the feet of the retreatant on our right.  We held their feet and prayed for your blessing and then dried them.  Minutes later we turned to the left and offered your holy feast to the woman who had washed our feet.  Your spirit filled us with such love.

Who can deny your existence, Great God?  Who can say you do not live among us?  Who can say your love is not present?  As we concluded our retreat together, we challenged one another to live an exceptional life of gratitude using St. Paul's words:  "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you."

Thank you,
Wondrous God,
for holy moments
filled with grace.
Thank you
for making
your presence
visible to pilgrims
on the journey
of faith.
Thank you
for love
that is endless.

Always, Andrea