Burning desire
A prayer with a candle My Lord and my God – thank you for drawing me to Yourself … Keep the burning of my desire for you as clear and steady as the flame of this candle – a single, undivided focus of attention, a steady offering of the will. Let my whole being … Continue reading "Burning desire"...
Energy of desire
photo taken during Vincent Meets Rembrandt: The Untold Story in Amsterdam Spirit of Christ, sanctify me. Accept and transform my small energy of desire, that it may become part of your great energy of desire for the redemption of the world. Your will be done! written by Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) from The Book … Continue reading "Energy of desire"...
The desire of the humble
Litany of Humility Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus … (Philippians 2:5) O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus. … Continue reading "The desire of the humble"...
Desire and transformation
Jan Richardson writes, Loving is always risky, because we cannot enter into it without being changed. Altered. Transformed. In the face of this, we might well ask, Do I really want this? Do we really desire to be so undone? Loving is never just about opening our heart. It is about being … Continue reading "Desire and transformation"...