Spirituality for Beginners

Fr. Bede's almost-daily reflections. When it comes to the spiritual life, we're all beginners. I also send these out by email. Contact me at bcamera@anselm.edu. God bless!





Monday, September 11, 2017

Stretch out!

The Gospel of the day for Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time: Luke 6:1-11

A Brief Synopsis:

Jesus is teaching in the synagogue. A man is there who has a withered hand. Jesus calls him forward and he stands before the Lord, who commands: Stretch out your hand. The man does so and his hand is completely restored.

Reflection:

Could it be that the Lord is calling you today to

STRETCH OUT?

In what way? Take a slow careful look at the state of your being this day, and see if his command addresses any part within you. Ask him for help that you might see. And if you do identify something that is withered within you, ask Him to help you stretch it out in a way which is appropriate for you at this time in your life.

Consider also these questions posed by Steve Taylor in his meditative book “The Calm Center”:

How will you know how strong you are unless your strength is tested?

How will you know how deep you are unless turmoil breaks your surface and forces you to dive?

How will you know what sleeps inside until the whole of you is challenged to wake up?


God bless you!

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