Well tonight was the last night for our 30 week practice of the St. Ignatius of Antioch, Spiritual Exercises. In part the Exercises are what prompted my desire to open a blog and share my interior journey.
The first time I participated in the Exercises (5 years ago during diaconate formation) I was graced with the insight to Jesus' humanity. This time I was graced with a more intimately connection to God's mercy and love for all of His children, all of His creation.
Every time I do the Divine Mercy Chaplet I feel more connected to the pain of this world. All the fears and illness, the pain and poverty, attack me as I begin the prayer, bringing me often to the brink of tears. Yet I have come to know God's mercy very well, Has has forgiven me. During my general confession I was graced with the ability to let my past sins and wounds be forgiven, I learned to let go and truly give my entire being to God. What a freeing experience!
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