Greetings,

 

To all dear people who are part of my brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ, especially those who are in this moment of prayer. Upon receiving the invitation to this message, the first thing that came to mind was the desert. The spiritual wilderness all live at some point in our lives. The desert that, although challenging, harsh and scary.... it is also a space for reflection and discovery. Reflection on our spiritual journey with God, with whom we are close, and with ourselves. After all, finding out who we are on this walk helps us know where we really want to go, doesn't it? However, for this reflection to be well used, we need to hear "A" voice! The voice that makes the call to the designs of greater love. The challenge in the desert is that we have so many voices, but so many that can confuse us... therefore, it is very interesting to experience the fasting of what can often be the noise that tries to drive us away from this greater love.

Reflect on God and our steps toward the target. Reflect on the people around us (whether in our work, in our friendships or in our family) and if we are being a point of support they... reflect whether we are loving each other as well. If you're going to do this, you can give us some disturbing answers... And thank God for that! Thank God, because our hearts have realized that not everything is as it should be and we have had the humility to recognize that, in the face of what is in our reach, we can have metanoia (a change of thought and attitude). We experience our deserts healthily and fully. Even scary, let's trust that God never abandons us. And before God, may we prostrate ourselves, surrender, and "Your WILL BE DONE." My dear community, God is ALWAYS with us! Let's hear your voice in the desert! Amen!