Saturday, November 11, 2023

Dear God,

In the St. Ignatian exercises, we are invited to recall all who have helped us along our faith journey.  As I sat in my favorite old chair in the study, a parade of people filled my mind.  My eighth grade Sunday School teacher Freida led the way.  Grandma Hughes, always a faith-filled model, was right beside her.  Then there were the Carmelites, the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Benedictines and all the sisters at the monasteries where I stayed on my Lilly Clergy Renewal leave.  My covenant group, my retreat friends and even strangers along the way who pointed me to you were all present together.  

What a sweet assignment to think and reflect and give thanks for those who touched my life, who inspired, helped and guided me, who served as messengers from heaven.  So many, so very many people extended a hand, a heart and a prayer for me.  How blessed to remember and express my gratitude!

Thank you,

Blessed God,

for the gift

of St. Ignatius.

Thank you

for all

the special people

in my life!

Thank you

for all

who bring me

to faith!!!

Yours, Andrea