As the
summer readings of Ordinary Time are given to us, we are reminded of what makes
for the basic healing and health of our souls. We have been reminded that even
our faults and sins, the “manure” of our live, grows wonderful things. To our
embarrassment even this is turned to our good by a gracious God.
Another
reminder during these ordinary weeks that are not so “ordinary” is the fact
that God’s pace in responding to our concerns is not to our liking. God really
tests our patience. Why doesn’t God take care of these awful things…right now!
How can God put up with all this suffering? Doesn’t God notice how all these
people need food?…and on and on. So impatient are we that we are tempted to
doubt the very existence of God, and if not this, then we might at least
question God’s compassion.
Our faith
gets tested. Is God really there, or not? Yet once again we are called to look
at the fields and watch things grow. They have their pace, and no amount of our
complaining will hasten the unfolding of what will come to be. Sometimes what
we consider evil is manure for the growth of something good. God seems to let
it be, and we grow impatient. The remedy is trustful faith. I just don’t see
the whole picture. God does.
Holy One,
Whisk it away…all the famine, the
corruption, the lies.
I want it gone.
Yet you wait…and seem to do
nothing.
It exasperates me…and destroys my
peace…your Easter gift.
What can I do as I rail at your
delay like a petulant child.
Catch me up and calm my soul with
trust that
“All will be well, and all manner of things
will be well.”
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