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Henri Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer, and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice, and community.
He wrote in his book, “Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope in Hard Times”, “I remember an old priest who one day said to me, “I have always been complaining that my work was constantly interrupted; then I realized that the interruptions were my work.” The unpleasant things, the hard moments, the unexpected setbacks carry more potential than we usually realize. For the movement from Palm Sunday to Easter takes us from the easy victory built on small dreams and illusions to the hard victory offered by the God who waits to purify us by his patient, caring hand.”
The world seems a bit crazy and stressed at the moment. As we enter Holy Week on Sunday with our Palm Sunday observance, I invite you to join us to again always understand God’s presence with us in all circumstances.
Henri Nouwen, “A Prayer”
Merciful God,
you know my weakness and distress.
Yet the weaker I am,
the stronger your help.
Grant that I may accept with joy and gratitude
the gift of this time and grace,
and bear witness to your work in my life.
Amen.
RB
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