Fr Dominic writes:
“Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness…” Autumn has arrived and the summer has gone. Change. You may prefer the cooler weather, someone else is missing the sun’s warmth. We live in a beautiful, created world that at times will challenge our personal preferences. Perhaps these changes are not just irritating but an opportunity for us to ask ourselves “What might I learn from this change and my reaction to it?” St Ignatius of Loyola, the great founder of the Jesuits developed a method of thinking about his reactions to things which led him to Almighty God. Are you able to take a moment out of your busy “Martha’s schedule” to reflect on how you are reacting to circumstances and whether these reactions are leading you towards Almighty God (greater peace, contentment, hope, trust…) or away from him (irritability, sourness, unkindness, sloth…)
“Season of mist and mellow fruitfulness…” Autumn has arrived and the summer has gone. Change. You may prefer the cooler weather, someone else is missing the sun’s warmth. We live in a beautiful, created world that at times will challenge our personal preferences. Perhaps these changes are not just irritating but an opportunity for us to ask ourselves “What might I learn from this change and my reaction to it?” St Ignatius of Loyola, the great founder of the Jesuits developed a method of thinking about his reactions to things which led him to Almighty God. Are you able to take a moment out of your busy “Martha’s schedule” to reflect on how you are reacting to circumstances and whether these reactions are leading you towards Almighty God (greater peace, contentment, hope, trust…) or away from him (irritability, sourness, unkindness, sloth…)
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