
But Joy Comes With the Morning
What a sleepwalking son taught me about uncertainty, fear, and the unshakable presence of God.
What a sleepwalking son taught me about uncertainty, fear, and the unshakable presence of God.
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‘The Word of God is a light for our path. We must assimilate it in faith and prayer and put it into practice. This is how moral conscience is formed.’ (CCC 1802)
God waits to light our path through the darkness of this world, to walk beside us, and to guide us safely home.
Sometimes I wonder if God himself isn’t a little put out by his own children’s preferences.
‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.’ (Romans 12:2)
I’ve had the same item on my Christmas list since 2008, and it was there again this year. What do I want? I want my fallen-away children to return to the Church.
God rarely makes dramatic displays of his omnipotence to get our attention, preferring to draw us to himself with a soft whisper.
‘When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.’ (Matthew 6:6)
‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)
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