Reflect
When St. Francis was dying, he apologized to Brother Body for the harsh treatment he issued so often. I often feel critical of my own body, seldom because of penances, but because of excess or unreasonable expectations.
Pray
Lord God,
you have allowed me
to become a tabernacle.
When I receive you
in our recurring Last Supper,
I become the scriptural Ark of the Covenant.
My daily self is blessed,
as the work of your hands.
Yet I fail to respect the glory
of my muscles,
bones and ligaments.
I want to dance,
but I stumble.
I don’t thank you enough
for the miracle
of all my senses.
I apologize.
Straighten my back today.
Walk with me.
May this inner beauty be manifest.
Act
I will work through my body to honor you today. I will use my strengths as you inspire me.
