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The first time I went on retreat at St. Paul Monastery in the Twin Cities, I remember that I wanted to stay there forever. It was such a peaceful, sacred and holy place I figured if I stayed there I’d never have to worry about sinning again. I had a place to sleep, good meals with the community and prayer times built into the daily schedule. I imagine that is exactly how Peter, John and James felt at the Transfiguration, when Jesus appeared to them in all his glory up on the mountain, and they wanted to stay there! The voice in the cloud commanded: “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.”
We can be tempted to stay where we are comfortable - maybe that’s Christ the King Chapel, our office space, our dorm room, or even here at St Ambrose University. When we listen to Jesus, we realize that we are not to stay on the mountaintop or in the safe, sacred place.
We are to walk in God’s way, a journey that takes us to see Christ’s face in the poor and marginalized. We are to be loving, merciful, and forgiving. We are to use our gifts and talents to work for peace and justice and make a difference in the world.
This Lenten season may we all experience times of deep prayer as well as look for opportunities to share God’s love and our resources with those who are suffering in our community and world.
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