God speaks to us where and when He wishes. As soon as the soul becomes habitually recollected, the Divine Master draws it to Himself without considering persons or places.
It may be possible that at prayer, or divine services, we are dry and insensible. Suddenly, at some other time, while listening to an ordinary conversation, reading a profane book, or working at a task not at all spiritual in its nature, there comes a sudden turning toward God, a light, a divine touch.
This naturally presupposes that we remain faithful in moments of difficulty in prayer, that we do not neglect the inspirations of grace in our daily duties. God feels that He has an abode in the soul. He comes and goes as He wishes. That does not mean, however, that He cannot awaken occasionally a choice thought or an unusual relish for the supernatural in an unfaithful or tepid soul. But that is extremely rare. Ordinarily, God manifests this easy freedom only with souls completely surrendered to Him, souls in which He is truly the adored Master.
Then it matters little to Him if we are here or there, in a corridor, in our room, at chapter, in chapel or at recreation. St. Margaret Mary said that even in the refectory a single pious word sufficed to make her heart leap with joy.
I must keep my heart free, accessible at every moment of the day. God will take care of the rest.
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Adapted from Meditations for Religious
by Father Raoul Plus, S.J. (© 1939, Frederick Pustet Co.)
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