40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich: Day 24
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The seed of God is in us. Now the seed of a pear tree grows into a pear tree; and a hazel seed grows into a hazel tree; a seed of God grows into God. (Meister Eckhart)
Just what the doctor ordered !
“Rejoice more in His unbroken love
Than sorrow over our frequent failings
Many thanks
Bill
Yes, I agree. It is too easy for us to focus on where we fail and we end up dwelling in the desolation pit of our own sinfulness. My own director encourages me to “follow the consolation” and the daily examen, while it does ask us to be aware of where we have turned away from God in our day, encourages us to be more aware of when we were in tune with God in our day and to express our sorrow and our resolve not to be turned away in the same manner tomorrow. Thus, we gradually become who we contemplate. I love that Julian and Ignatius are singing from the same hymn sheet so to speak, centuries and miles apart. And how both resonate still today and are just as relevant. More than an echo of truth in their words.