A missionary had a long trip to his mission station in
Africa.. He needed help carrying supplies. So he hired a number of men to
assist him. After three days the men stopped and refused to go further.
We are waiting for our spirits to catch up!
Jesus said Come with me to an out of the way place to rest a
little. Let your spirit catch up.
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this does not always work. Interruptions.
Monk at prayer – had prayed all his life for a vision. And
this day, Jesus appeared to him. But at that moment, the bell rang. It was his
job to care for the poor who cvame to the monastery for help. What should he
do? He had been waiting his whole life for this.
Got up and attended to his duties – came back, the vision
was still there – the Lord told him, I would have left if you did not attend to
those in need.
Interruption are opportunities.
But still need to try to get away a bit.
A balance needed St. Benedict ora et labora prayer & work
3rd commandment – keep holy the Lord’s day
the Sabbath rest – not just going on vacation, but a time to
reconnect to inner self and to God.
So busy – find ways to make it work.
- early morning
Office Psalms Scripture
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daily Mass for some
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car - ipod invaluable
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doctor’s office with dad
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brief visits to church
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walk & pray rosary
review life & who needs prayers
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end of day examination
One fellow worked all day except for lunch break.
Other fellow took breaks
- at end of day, he had more cut
wood – how?
During the breaks, I sharpened my ax.
So, come away bit by bit, sharpen ax, be renewed!
