Darkness
For you Lord give light to my lamp; my God brightens my darkness. Psalm 18:29 Some periods of life are murkier than others. Having changed my life utterly and completely, there is an opportunity to rebuild it. God, as always, hasn't sent blueprints. The potential for growth is enormous; the darkness, smothering at times. Do I pray more? Seek religious community? Reduce the clutter of this world in my hours and mind? Is there Good Work to do or study and prayer? Justice to demand? Monastic schedule or spirit-led spontaneity? One road marker is the fundamental vocation, in my case hearth and family. Nurture Greg. Create a center of peace and support for children, grandchildren, extended family. But when? how? what roles? what gifts? The opportunities for black funk are many also. Family discord. The burdens of those I love. Politics. Bigotry. Abortion. Violance. Wars and rumors of wars. Evil in the Church and out of it Perhaps...