Much Ado About Nothing?

Today, we complain much about the inherent difficulties in following Jesus. We mutter to ourselves that the Christian path involves many strenuous difficulties that can make us give up altogether or reduce our enthusiasm. Indeed, as we experience our journey we can face many stops, obstacles and pitfalls. This should not makes us conclude that "walking in the Master's Way" is impossible or not really meant for us.

That we go through all these negative experiences is part and parcel of the cross. These should highlight areas that may require a little more attention on our part. In a way, we should include them in our "To-Do List". We take them on board and examine what relevant action we can take. Yes, sometimes we have to prioritize the different elements in our spiritual life. I really don't find the thought of including one's spiritual life within a personal organizer far fetched, on the contrary!

Our calling involves responses: sacraments, prayer and works of piety. These three ingredients, though in a simplified form, form the bulk of what we are really about. If we exlude them, we will indeed experience that things are not quite right.

Yarms says: A "Spiritual Journey" always deserves a little plan of action. If we make a mistake, we recognize it and we continue -this is what makes us stronger, even if we feel weaker!