Pause + Pray

The Blessing of Community

Multigenerational family smiling

Reflect

We live in a world and a time that emphasizes independence, that encourages each of us to go our own way, to find our own path. And yet from the very beginning all of creation seems to tell us: It is not good to be alone. In fact, the need for community is a reflection of God’s Divine nature: the Trinity.


Pray

Dear Lord, open my eyes to my dependence on others,
let me receive their need for me
as an opportunity 
to reflect the love of the Trinity.
May the individual freedom that I enjoy
flourish alongside a healthy camaraderie with others.


Act

Ask someone to help you with a chore today, even if it is something you could easily do alone. Offer your gesture as a prayer to the Trinity.


Buy Gratitude and Grit: The Life of Blessed Solanus Casey


Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Email

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sign Up for Our Daily Newsletter

Includes Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause + Pray.