For the next few weeks, I will be on spiritual retreat.
The recent events in Paris have reminded me of the brevity of life and the importance of taking time to reflect upon the four last things. Paris is literally a few hours from my front door, and the next attack could be much closer to home.
Besides that, witnessing the near-perfect ineptitude of our appointed leaders - both religious and secular - in effectively dealing with the crises of modernity is exhausting. While it is always a challenge, I'm finding it exceptionally hard to remain charitable these days. My patience is waning and bitterness is beginning to creep in - sure signs that it's time to take a break.
I apologize to my three regular readers - you know who you are - for the interruption in the continuation of the current series. Barring any unforeseen events, they will resume upon my return.
May you find the peace and fortitude you seek, dear RC.
ReplyDeleteYou'll read this when you surface…God Bless you, dear man. And your family.
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago I felt Our Lord telling me "Come away" shortly after that I felt "Rather, come to Me." No, I don't hear voices - nor see visions…but there does come a time when a choice has to be made - even a toe dipped into a lake of fire will burn.
Barbara
I hope your retreat brings you peace and union with our Lord. I will certainly miss your content until you return, but you have a treasury of good posts I can greatly benefit from re-reading.
ReplyDeleteMy ability to be charitable in the current secular and Catholic climate is challenged as well. May God bless you abundantly on your retreat!
I'm a regular reader that never comments - until now. I hope that you're well and will come back to us soon.
ReplyDeleteMy Dear Friend, please come back and bring us more of your wonderful Catholic series! We are swamped with horror and sorrow and we need to have your treasures to unpack.
ReplyDeleteBarbara