Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Dearest God,

I couldn't wait to get to the monastery.  Like a child promised ice cream, I could not wait to step inside the monastery for worship.  When I pulled into the parking lot, a smile spread wide across my face.  You are here, Lord, you are here, I thought to myself.  Following my covenant group call, I heard the bells begin to toll and at once I jumped out of the car and ran to the door.  When the sister opened the door, I knew I was home.

The prayers, the psalms, the songs, the readings and the silence all revealed your presence.  I breathed deeply wanting to take in everything.  I wanted to fill myself up to the brim with your love, mercy and beauty.  I wanted to worship you with every DNA cell.  I wanted to love you, really love you with my whole being.

As I slipped my finger into the holy water and made the sign of the cross, I was filled with peace, your peace and I was full of joy!

All praise
to you,
Wondrous and Awesome God.
How blessed
I am
to know you.
How thankful
I am
for your love.
Bless you,
Father,
bless you.

Love always, Andrea