Thursday, March 24, 2022

Dear God,

This morning you brought gratitude to me as I thought of saints who have touched and inspired my life.  St. Francis has been with me for more than 50 years.  St. Therese of Lisieux touched my life first in the 1990's.  St. Benedict has joined me on pilgrimage several times.  He gave me refuge when my heart was hurt and broken.  Teresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart, Henri Nouwen and Richard Rohr are with me now as part of my morning circle of friends.  Why have you so blessed me with their presence from time to time, O God?

You bring us people to walk with us on our life journey.  Some visit for a moment while others stay for longer.  Always they offer us you, dear God.  They show us the way, the truth and the life.  They shine light on our sometimes very dark path.  They comfort and care for us.  They whisper faith and love and hope.  They give us peace.

This morning as I think on these pilgrims, seekers, lovers of your way and will, I give thanks.

Thank you,

for the

countless ways

you spread

your love,

O God.

Thank you

for all those

called saints,

ancient and contemporary,

for all

who speak

your word

of love

and hope.

Thank you

for blessing me

with spiritual companions.

Love, Andrea