Mystic Musings: Lent 4/01

“With all humility I say, it is God who should ask for forgiveness, not we, Him. Someday you will know this. A saint could explain.”

St. John of the Cross, a 16th century Christian mystic

Do you remember when you discovered that your parents weren’t infallible? That they made mistakes too?

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Do you remember when you discovered your teachers also bought Cheetos and toiilet paper?

Do you remember when you discovered that even people in the church could be nasty toward each other?

Do you remember when those who were supposed to have it all together turned out to be more fragile and fallible than you ever imagined?

Do remember telling those in your care that you were just doing the best you can, but that even you make mistakes?

Sit quietly. Breathe deeply. Ponder these questions:

• Is it possible that God is just doing the best they can learning and growing as they go?

• Is it possible that God needs us just as much as we need God to feel whole?

• Is it possible that God yearns for forgiveness sometimes?

• If so, are you comfortable living in a world where God isn’t fully in control?