Throughout my life, when I have really felt confused and
unable to discern the path God has in my mind for me, my mantra in prayer has
been, “show me the way.” Our Gospel question of the week asks how our dialogue
with the Lord has evolved over the years, as the Samaritan woman’s dialogue
with Jesus evolves in this Sunday’s Gospel (John 4: 5-42). I find my need for
direction and my dialogue changes as the crosses and joys of my life change,
but the mantra stays the same. This Lent, that seems particularly ironic since
here at St. Joseph’s our message is that Jesus is inviting all of us to “follow
me.” I hear that invitation but I must confess I am still praying, ever more fervently,
“show me the way.” With our five Lenten Gospels as guideposts, I find this
prayer has been percolating in my heart. Maybe it will help you to know where
Jesus leads when he says, “Come, follow me.”
Jesus, I desire always
to know and follow you.
When I am tempted by own
deserts of despair and disappointment,
Show me the way.
When I can no longer
see you transfigured before me,
Show me the way.
When the well is too
deep and I cannot find my way to your life-giving waters of truth,
Show me the way.
When the light of
faith eludes me,
Show me the way.
When the ones you and
I love are sick,
Show me the way.
Jesus, I desire
always to know and follow you.
Show me the way.
Amen.
Blessings,
Cathy
Cathy, very nice reflection! We all need God to show us the way.
ReplyDeleteCathy - Vince was correct... you are a good writer! Nice post - Nicole
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