Mysticism of Relationship
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| Speak to me of God |
The mysticism inherent in our vocation continually presents
us with the reality of God speaking to us through all things. The silent tree,
the open sky and the moonlight are there to commune with everyone. These
elements engage me in this mysticism of relationship. When I stop and enter the
silence, I become aware of the love of brother tree, sister moon and beloved
sky and their care for each and all of us.
In this presence I awaken to the expansion of the heart of compassion.
Last week, in the midst of a snowfall at Mont Marie, I went
out at dusk to take in the beauty of the fresh fallen snow on the trees. It
spoke to me of peace and shelter.
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| The Hearth of Community |
After supper that evening I enjoyed the presence of a small
group of us gathered around the table.
Maddie came up to share her plum pudding. In the shelter and comfort of
community, conversation led to lingering.
The mysticism of relationship moves beyond time and space. So much
journeying brings us back in close communion with one another. We become aware
of the treasure we hold in these earthen vessels.
I left to visit the night sky and was gifted with a
surprise.
The gazebo in the courtyard glowed with the light from the sky, the
color of which I know not the name. Perhaps the red has something to say of the
suffering as well as the joy of knowing we are all connected in this mysticism of relationship.
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| In the silence of winter's mystery, be still. |
Maxim 88 says: Be careful about the good use of time which
is so precious, not losing a minute of it, devoting and offering it to God
unreservedly with very pure and noble intentions.
Silent reflection is a good use of time. May we all find
time to let God speak to us of ways to appreciate the pure and noble intentions
of one another in this communion of life.
