Daily Reflection July 31, 2018 |
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Praying Ordinary Time |
This reflection will be coming soon. In the meantime, here is a reflection by Andy Alexander, S.J., from 2000. I really admire Ignatius. I'm tempted to share the story of his life here, but that can be found on the web [at this link]. I'm tempted to try to figure out why each of the optional readings for this day might have been chosen, in light of Ignatius' story. But, this is a "daily reflection" and so I feel drawn to "reflect" a bit on this man I admire, in light of what he offers us today.
Ignatius learned to acknowledge, distinguish, reflect upon, and discern the origin of the various movements within him. He wasn't afraid of contradictory desires inside of his heart. He found great power in embracing those deep desires that came to him from God, and great freedom in ridding himself of the desires he discovered within himself that came from the evil one. Ignatius could find intimacy with God in all things. He used to say that anyone who could find intimacy with God in prayer could find their way back to intimacy with God through any means. Perhaps because he found grace in the messiest parts of his life, and because he wasn't afraid to wade around in his inner conflicting movements, Ignatius always trusted God was available to him in any experience. Anything at all - no matter how busy or troubling, good or bad, secular or simple, embarrassing or exhilarating - any experience could be the occasion and the means for an experience of intimacy with God. Ignatius had a passion for others, and found it incredibly easy to be with others. It was all integrated for him. Jesus was totally for us and he had been completely with us. If Ignatius loved Jesus and wanted to be with Jesus, it was simply natural to be committed to others, as Jesus is.
Place us with Jesus, most loving God, for your greater glory and the service of others! |
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