Lord, change me

From the desk of Fr. Ignatius Waters, cp

Sunday, 30th  September 2018

These words were written by Melanie Jean Juneau and they are words I needed to hear, so I thought I’d share them with you too. I can say the same for the words of Mother Teresa and St. Therese which I need to hear again and again.   

“In my own arrogance, and with the idealism of youth, I tried to mould myself into a new, better self all on my own.

I immersed myself in the culture and literature of the Church, embracing simplicity and a disciplined prayer life,

taking myself on through spiritual direction and inner healing.                                                                                                                       

I spurned materialism and the culture of modern society as I mothered nine children on a small farm. Till exhaustion forced me to realize that I was trying to save myself with my own efforts. I was shocked to realize I was ignoring the salvation power of Christ and stealing his job. Humility lead to surrender. I finally gave up trying to save myself. Joy followed automatically as I discovered life as a child of God.”

 “We are not called to be a great success or to be perfect. We are called to be faithful.” Mother Teresa

“Those who live in the spirit of the gospel are not anxiously looking to see the results, are not counting on success, are not concerned about how much progress has been made. They live by faith and confidence, giving themselves completely over to God’s mercy.” St. Therese