GWEN JOHN
They are not in our realm,these friends whose lives glow with love of God.We actually have photos of some of them;St.Therese of Lisieux who died at the end of the last century at the frighteningly young age of 24.And soon to be declared saint,Mother Teresa,she of the craggy,lined face and bent posture.
Some heroes await official sainthood like Damian of the lepers whose foul language and other suspect behavior has engendered careful scrutiny.He who lived and died for the least of us,the maimed,sick, limbless and contagious.For the love of God.
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Last year ,a few saint companions made themselves known to me,popping up as if to say,"I'm here and I have something to show you."Gwen John, the Welsh artist,Blessed John Ruysbroeck and St.Catherine of Bologna,a writer.Thomas Becket seems to be gently pressing his hand in mine these days so for the New Year,I think I'll add him to the others.What will they have to say ?
Ruysbroeck was a Flemish mystic who wandered in the woodlands and never wrote a word unless he felt he was writing God's words.I like him,this ascetic born in 1293.Walk with me.
Gwen John was a wonderful painter in my view and a person of deep sometimes harmful attachments.
Somehow, she came to faith and through the writings of St.Therese of Lisieux,came to know God and love Him.Charles de Foucauld ,he who came to faith by falling on his knees .He who was martyred by the people he served in the desert of Africa.
His words gladden my heart:"Have confidence that the destiny God has reserved for you will be the best for His glory, for your soul and the souls of others."
2013 and I will not walk alone .
3 comments:
Thank you for reminding me of our saint companions. You write as if you know them so personally and I like that "warm hand" feeling you project.
I tried to find a Kindle book about Blessed John Ruysbroeck but couldn't. Thank you for sharing your friends.
Thank you for dropping in.I so appreciate your comments...sharon
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