Today was a truly enlightening day, one that filled my heart with a deeper understanding of the divine beauty of God. Father LeRoy's words at Mass, drawn from the Meditation Book, resonated deeply within me as he spoke about the eternal beauty that will delight us forever in heaven. This beauty, he explained, is not just around us but within us, especially when we are in a state of grace.
Mass was especially memorable today as Mini joined us, her impeccable behavior just as Father LeRoy promised, making our gathering even more joyous. As Sister Mary Claire, Mini, and I made our way home from St. Mary’s, the words of Father echoed around us. The lush green fields under the bright morning sun, the gentle breeze, and the cheerful chirping of the birds made our journey feel like a reflection of heavenly beauty.
Father LeRoy said, "The beauty of God will ravish us with delight for all eternity. This same beauty of God exists in your soul when you are in the state of grace; you are then more pleasing in the eyes of God than all the wonderful beauty of the material world." Inspired by these words, the countryside seemed to shine even brighter, a perfect mirror of the divine beauty we carry within us when we live in grace.
Possessing this beauty, we are called to "dispense with earthly pleasures, to live a life of mortification, and to look forward to the enjoyment of that 'Beauty which is ever ancient and ever new.'" Moved by this call, Sister Mary Claire and I continue to strive to cultivate this divine quality in our souls, that God may take delight in beholding us.
As the day drew to a close, with the sun setting in a blaze of colors across the sky, Sister Mary Claire and I retired to our beloved Inner Court Prayer Wagon. There, we recited this prayer together, reflecting on the beauty we are called to nurture within ourselves:
Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is beautiful, Instill in us the grace to see Your divine beauty in all creation. Help us to cultivate the beauty of our souls, So that we may be pleasing in Your eyes, free from earthly attachments. Guide us in our daily actions to live a life of mortification, Ever looking forward to the eternal delight of Your heavenly beauty. May our lives reflect Your everlasting glory, As we strive to be ever ancient and ever new in Your love. Amen.
Today was a reminder of the boundless beauty of God's creation and His presence in our lives, urging us to look beyond the temporal and embrace the eternal.
With a heart full of peace, Kathy
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