The mess, not the monastery
September 4, 2022
Doing the right thing is hard. Life gets messy!
Sometimes, in fact, we might be tempted to think that following Jesus occurs in the wilderness, away from things and away from others. While getting away for a bit is good and healthy, ultimately, Jesus calls us to follow him and live our out discipleship amid the messiness of life.
A reflection on the messes we make — middle school hallways, home construction projects and college admission processes. Turns out not only are we called to live in the mess, but that God can make things beautiful there too.
The image comes from an article on the website Ignatian Spirituality about God in the Mess.