Lent -- 2010

Lent is a time for us to journey in the desert. A time for us to focus intently on God’s love and how we can better live that love in our lives. So, the whole point of journeying in the desert is to help us go deeper within ourselves where it is just me and God.

Joyce Rupp has written a beautiful prayer for going deeper, and I would like to share that with you as a Lenten reflection.

A PRAYER FOR GOING DEEPER

O Divine Presence,
I do not enter the deeper realm
all by myself.
Always you are there with me
as a Guide to protect and direct me,
as a Loving Companion to embrace and support me,
as a Wise One to provide both challenge and solace.

O Divine Presence,
as I go deeper to discover my roots,
wrap me in your love.
Strengthen me as I face fear and insecurity,
surprise me with hidden treasures
waiting within me.

O Divine Presence,
when I feel shaky and uncertain
from seeking and searching,
assure me often
that I am always rooted in your love.
Remind me often
that your love never leaves me,
even when I lose the road
to my inner home.

O Divine Presence,
you desire my wholeness.
You would never lead my anywhere
that would destroy me.
Here is my life.
I place it in your care
as I commit myself to going deeper.

A blessed Lenten Season to one and all!
Fr. Stembler