March 9, 2007

Recollection

Today my house is going on a "day of recollection." A piece of jargon, perhaps, for a one day retreat. But it's a word I like.

To re-collect, to recall, to re-member. That's always the trick of the spiritual life. To remember who you really are in yourself, in the world, in reference to God. And hopefully to get a glimpse of how God sees you.

We dis-member ourselves through our distractions and sins. Taking time to re-member is critical.
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1 comment:

  1. Rashfriar11:39 PM

    Peace! Hope the Day of Recollection went well. God bless!

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