Each one discerns about her prayer life...
I am just continuing to reflect on #25 in the Constitutions of the Society of the Sacred Heart because there is so much that can be applied to anyone's spirituality... Here is the thought to reflect on today:
Each religious finds her own
rhythm of prayer
and will decide how best she is
to be faithful
to what Christ asks of her and
of the Society.
She will discern the method and
style of her prayer-life
with a person of her own
choice,
I am convinced that each of us
prays according to our own unique personality. We
discern what God is asking of us as far as the amount
and kind of prayer; I have always done this with my
spiritual director. Usually, a director will just affirm
one's method and style of prayer. I sometimes might give
some suggestions to my directees, but usually I tell
them that the best way to pray is the way they pray
best. Prayer is the expression of a relationship that is
unique because each of us is unique so it is better just
to encourage and let the Spirit lead...
Thomas Merton said, "How does an
apple ripen? It just sits in the sun." I think that is
an excellent description of prayer.
