Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) "It is by staying still, in silence, and possibly for long periods, before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament that we perceive what He wants from us, put aside our own plans to make way for His, and let God’s light gradually penetrate the heart and heal it."                                                                                Father Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M.

Thank you Allison Gingras at  Reconciled To You   and Elizabeth Riordan at  Theology Is A Verb   for  hosting Catholic bloggers at  Worth   Revisiting .  It is a privilege for us to share our work with you and your readers .  Stop by for a visit now .  My contribution this week: Eucharistic Reflection - Dominus Vobiscum (Originally published June 14, 2016) Here is what the poet P. Claudel read into the priest’s imploring look as he turned to the people and recited the words Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you): (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) The Lord is with you, my brothers! My brothers, did you hear me? My little flock, it is not only the paten, it is not only the chalice with the wine, it is you—the whole of you—that I would like to hold and raise in my hands... See, the collection plate is coming round. Have you nothing else to give, e...