make God grant me the grace of companionship that i may accompany those that need my presence the most and that i may allow others in turn to share in my life journey. amen. (“,)
when i think about my own relationship with God and how i’m doing on my journey of faith and daily/weekly practice, i often focus on what i’m not doing or what virtues i’m sorely lacking. although i know intellectually that we are interdependent and that this interdependence transcends our own time and place, my self-reflection does not often include this communal element.
by moving my reflection to include the reality of this life and journey as one that is for, with, and alongside others more fully, i am better able to overcome my own sinfulness and unworthiness. it’s the women i reflect and pray with each sunday night via skype who teach me that together we are more than we might be individually. it’s the people from my children’s school and our parish who teach me the power of community. it’s my colleagues from different faith traditions and disciplines on mission together to serve students who teach me how to cross boundaries.”
~ elizabeth collier
#quote #RalphWaldoEmerson #ignatian #reflection #examen #ilaw #companionship #accompaniment #friendship (at the aerie)
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