their covering, cast them away as ugly or heavy, or
hard. Remove the covering, and you will find beneath it
a living splendor, woven of love, by wisdom, with power.
Welcome it, grasp it, and you touch the angels hand
that brings it to you. Everything we call a trial, a sorrow
or a duty, believe me, that the angel's hand is there;
the gift is there,
and the wonder of an overshadowing presence.
Our joys too: be not content with them as joys.
They too conceal diviner gifts.
And so, at this time, I greet you.
Not quite as the world sends greetings, but with
profound esteem and with the prayer that for you
now and forever, the day breaks, and the shadows flee.
- FRA Giovanni, A.D. 1513
The Spiritual Journey remains the same throughout time, doesn't it?
These words spoken in 1513 ring true still today ...
It is the rare person who wants to hear them when in the midst
of tragedy, loss or crisis ... most of us don't have the fortitude of
Viktor Frankl. I remember the many times I dragged myelf through
difficult times, fighting aganst the flow of life! Yet, in retrospect,
I can see the gifts that were surrounding me during those times.
I am so grateful for a dear friend who told me that she would remember
the truth for me during those times when I was unable to remember it
for myself. It was her faith that carried me through some difficult
times.
I know the gift is always there, whether I can see it or not. I know
many people who are struggling deeply right now....my human heart
struggles with them. But, I remember the gift from my friend,
and what a difference it made. So, I remember the truth for them ...
the truth that God is with them and in them, and nothing can ever
take them away from the love that is God.
I know that when you are desperately seeking a solution,
this probably seems like spiritual hogwash. But, this is the
truth upon which I base my life.
Divine gifts are all around us, lets remind each other
to wake up and see them this day!!
Love, Cate
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