Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Dear God,

Today I thank you for every monastery who opened their doors to me. The Sisters of Carmel, St. Joseph and St. Benedict literally have transformed my life through the last 35 years.  Their faith, love, inclusion, witness and compassion have shown me your face, dear God.  I cannot imagine what my life would have been like without them!

Who could ever have imagined Catholic monasteries, both female and male, would give entrance to a United Methodist minister in need of mercy, spiritual growth and prayer?  Yet, they did and have given me so many gifts that my well is overflowing with gratitude and joy.

On this thanksgiving eve, I remember them all with much love in my heart!

Thank you

for open doors,

open hearts

and open acceptance,

Gracious God.

Thank you

for my

dear Catholic

sisters and brothers.

Thank you

for opening

my heart,

mind and spirit

to your

abiding spirit.

Yours forever, Andrea