Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Dear God,

Today I worshipped at the Benedictine monastery, the first time in probably five years.  As we began to sing the psalm, I felt the hole in my heart filling back up with love, praise and joy.  The faith, generosity and hospitality of these sisters have changed, transformed me.  I am not the same.

As I drove home, I thought of the many graces you have given me throughout my many years.  One of the most meaningful has been the impact of the monastic communities who allowed me into their lives.  By opening their doors, their hearts and their faith, I have witnessed and received so much that I do not have adequate words to express my gratitude.  I cannot explain all the small and great ways they have inhabited my DNA.  

Even as I fell into bed tonight, I was still reflecting upon the gift I received from the beautiful monastic community.  But not only that, I lifted up my prayer of thanksgiving for your hand in bringing the monastery and me together.

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,

thank you

for the

wondrous gift

of your 

living presence today.

Thank you

for worshipping

with us.

Thank you

for blessing

and inspiring all

of us.

Forever yours, Andrea