Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” As the apostles returned from being sent out, they came together with Jesus and recounted all that they experienced. But Jesus has them pause and rest in silence, in a deserted place. There is great wisdom here, for our mission to do God’s will is not just outward, but inward also. We must take the time to find silence and rest in the Lord. These times of quiet with Jesus develop our love for him, and gives us strength to do his will in our lives. Make time for silent encounters with Jesus. We can encounter Jesus in Scripture through Lectio Divina, we can spend time in adoration before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, or we can simply rest in God as we go for a walk in his creation. Let us follow the guidance of Jesus here and not neglect the times of silent resting in Him. For as Saint Augustine says, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
Reflection by Br. Placid Dale, OSB
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