“May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to his call” (Ephesians 1:17-18).

There are so many decisions we make in a day on so many levels, from the very simple and mundane to the serious and life altering. For those times we don’t know, we may need more time or be confident to make the best decision we can with the information we have in the moment. 

With each decision, no matter how small or large, may we turn to God and seek his counsel and guidance, may we have minds and hearts open to follow what he reveals to us, and trust in him. Even if we have made a mistake, misjudged what we believed to be God’s guidance, we can adjust our direction and change course. 

On another level, the Holy Spirit will, when we allow ourselves to be quiet and still, help us to get in touch with those decisions that run deep within our soul. The place where our authentic desires, dreams, and hopes dwell. 

God does not want us to merely exist and survive. His greatest joy is for us to be fully alive! God loves each and every one of you reading these words. He doesn’t want you to merely exist or settle but to strive for a life of fulfillment, meaning, and joy. 

Praying for you today and all the decisions you will make. Also, I pray that you will give yourself some time to slow down, to breathe, quiet your mind and be still, so as to allow yourself time to be led by the Holy Spirit to get in touch with what you truly desire from the depths of your soul. May you make some time each day to dream and no matter the circumstances, allow yourself to continue to hope in and praise God who is always with us.

Picture: Evening prayer during silent retreat this past January.

Mass Readings for Tuesday, June 6, 2023