"Ordinary Time, with its routines and generally less expectations, can be a great gift." writes Sr. Jane Marie Bradish. "I find we can often encounter God in new, unusual, unexpected and much-needed ways."
Hearts need healing, not just after physical cardiac events. We've all been there, feeling not quite right on an emotional, psychological, mental, physical or spiritual level.
I've had colleagues, friends and even GSR editors tell me something along the lines of "You take a left field approach." I take that as a compliment. It serves me well when traditional prayer isn't working for me.
It's not just the changing seasons that bring transitions. All of us face transitions on a regular basis. Growth requires change. It's those in-between times, transition times, growth times, that are bothering me right now.