Scripture for Life: Evangelizers know that the reign of God they announce is real. They've experienced it in communion with God and others. They know it can't be proven, only experienced, and when it is experienced, it's contagious.
Like Elijah, I have searched for God in clear signs and manifestations. But in this time of darkness, I discovered that God's gentle breath was there — in the hidden place — where I found myself.
All of us need "grief time," "breathing time" or "retreat time" after this bucketful of losses because each loss affects us physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.
"I hope that in our communal lives as religious women, we can help continue to erase the stigma associated with going to get help for our mental health issues," writes Sr. Clare Bass.
The miraculous image of Jesus on the host at Vilakkanur seems to whisper a gentle message to all the faithful: "See me in your brothers and sisters. Treat them as you would treat me."
Scripture for Life: As we celebrate our loving relationships, let us also take prayerful time to become more aware of how these loves make us who we are.
