Emulation

Father Anthony

 I feel a thousand  impullses tugging me along to go one way or another. I am inspired by the holiness of others, and incited to that same holinesss. But the Lord would have me remain still and silent, so that He may do the immense things He does to bring peace and quiet to a tumultuous world.

It is alright to be caught up in the tide of life, to feel motivated in a thousand directions, and it is alright to be tugged one way or another, just so long as your heart beats strong and solely for the Living God in whose life we share.

There are so many little ones whose light is snuffed early before it is really lit. Let us pray that He will give back to them their lives and heal them where they need. 

If you are aware of the suffering and sorrow so many endure, offer your participation in Jesus and His life as a result of the misery. All that is necessary is to remain silent and still before Him, and await His assumption of your moment up into His bliss and eternal love. Do that, and you will  be glad, and the gladness can be share by a mere movement of your heart to be beating near His.

By being still and quiet, St. Padre Pio was like a burning torch whose fire had power to give back life and to heal broken-heartedness. We may imitate Him in the silence and stillness, as He knows how to work miracles in the world.

You may see His love and be overwhelmed. Be glad in Him.