What would it be like, I wonder, to discover after the fact that someone was created by God to enter your life, meet you, and to offer their whole life: works, sufferings joys and all ... solely and totally for you and your conversion? And you had no idea until they had died that this was so. How unworthy and confused I would feel to know that I was that beloved of God and of another person....that it was for me He asked them to suffered and they said a resounding yes.
I bought this book a few years ago and every once in a while I’ll tell myself I will start reading it. At times I feel like her as all my siblings and their families have drifted away from the Church and I can’t talk to any about the Lord and I tell the Lord, You’ve chosen the wrong one, the quiet one to bring them back?? Lord, have mercy but the Lord has His own ways… and His own sense of humor. But when they are in trouble they come for prayers so at least that I can do…
This book has been a constant companion of mine over the past 10+ years of chronic pain and illness. Such a consolation and encouragement and a what a good friend and companion she has been to me. Thank you for highlighting her beautiful example of “offering it up”!
I bought this book a few years ago and every once in a while I’ll tell myself I will start reading it. At times I feel like her as all my siblings and their families have drifted away from the Church and I can’t talk to any about the Lord and I tell the Lord, You’ve chosen the wrong one, the quiet one to bring them back?? Lord, have mercy but the Lord has His own ways… and His own sense of humor. But when they are in trouble they come for prayers so at least that I can do…
You have such a gift for sharing words that touch at what many of us experience. Thank you! Adding this book to my to read list now.
I have loved and been inspired by Elizabeth LeSeur for years. Thank you for this beautiful reflection, Denise.
this is not my first encounter with this story but it is one of the best versions of the story -- thank you
This book has been a constant companion of mine over the past 10+ years of chronic pain and illness. Such a consolation and encouragement and a what a good friend and companion she has been to me. Thank you for highlighting her beautiful example of “offering it up”!
Thank you for sharing your words and inspiration! A good reminder to always trust in God’s plan.