WOW! What a remarkable and insightful woman. These pages had so much that touched me.
Elisabeth stressed how we need to ban egotism, prejudice, injustice, and hatred. What a different world we would be living in if that could be accomplished.
She was right on when she said that we must ask God to fill us with intense charity (which is love) for all. We must remember that every being is important as God does not make junk.
She mentions that we can have all the possessions and wealth in the world, but we would still feel empty and useless without God.
I liked Elisabeth's analogy of the first Disciples mission and our mission. They were mere men who went out with their message, and look what they accomplished with the help of the Holy Spirit. We are also to spread God's light. As Father Bernie said in his homily, we are to go out and set the world on fire. Mother Teresa's message that in this life we cannot do great things, we can only do small things with great love fits very well here.
Elisabeth valued life and all creation. With today's abortion issue, we need her message more than ever. She stated that the dignity of life should be taught and developed in all.
I love her description of unbelievers having a veil between their souls and God. With our prayers, God will decide when to loosen that veil.
She had a wonderful description of the Gospels on p. 9.
Discussion question: The greatest challenge I still face after 41 years of marriage is to be able to listen closely to my spouse without having to comment or to prove my point of view. My listening skills definitely need honing.
You really hit the nail on the head. What a great blog. Thanks Elaine.
ReplyDeleteYou really hit the nail on the head. What a great blog. Thanks Elaine.
ReplyDeleteWe "caught" the same themes. Your comment on the disciples reminded me that the disciples were sent out 2 by 2. The need for spiritual friendships and support is so important to the mission of sharing the faith.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the veil blocking the soul of the unbelieve from God was a beautiful image. We have to thank God for our baptism, spiritual formation and we have to pray for the openness of the non-believer to at least peak our the veil. May all hearts be open to our Lord's work.
Ruth's comment about the need for spiritual friendships and support struck home to me. Both of you have been just that and it seems like I get your help right when I need it the most. My family can be very draining emotionally and physically and you guys seem to contact me right when I need you the most.
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