We prayed in one of the previous Collects of the Mass, "O God, Who sees that we are altogether destitute of strength...."
How true it is!
In the past, I made the best of resolutions; the program given by St. Paul to the Corinthians captivated me and I sincerely desired to be magnanimous.
Alas, once again I realize my weakness, and in spite of my efforts to recall Christ's suffering, I have been cowardly. My zeal for active and personal participation in the Redemption has grown tepid. Am I truly living my life with genuine courage?
Do not be too angry with me, O Jesus ; You know of what I am made and how poor I am. Notwithstanding Your example and Your help, I drag along instead of walking briskly. I carry my cross complainingly; more than once I have evaded sacrifice, yet Your call is so insistent.
Have pity on me!
What a despicable religious I am; it is I who should compassionate You and here I am asking You to have pity on me.
If it please You, O my Jesus, let us mutually support one and other. Give me Your powerful grace, inspire me with a lively compassion, with ardent desires that I may be enabled to come to Your assistance and participate with You in the Redemption.
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Adapted from Meditations for Religious
by Father Raoul Plus, S.J. (© 1939, Frederick Pustet Co.)
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