At that very moment, he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such is your gracious will.”
(Luke 10:21)
Lord Jesus, as you taught us, let us also rejoice in the Holy Spirit who enables us to hear your Word.
How can I be more childlike? A child, although he or she might misunderstand, has not learned hypocrisy. A little child is open, trusting and transparent.
When I was a little girl, an older playmate used to tell me I wasn’t sophisticated enough. How I would love to be that honest, uncomplicated person again! As I re-read some notes I made during my last visit to the Mother House, I recalled that a sister who had known me since the Novitiate had complimented me on my ability to laugh at myself. I felt flattered and comforted, for that is one of the traits I so admired in my father. Please keep me from taking myself seriously. How simple life would be if I could lose myself totally in you, not just when I pray, but always. Please draw me closer, Lord.