🔥 Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross 🔥
The word “obvious” is of the essence of the spiritual life. When we discern with discipline and trust the process, one step at a time, the solutions to our problems and the answers to our questions gradually appear “along the way,” that is, they are “obvious.” Indeed, the rigor of thinking things through to their rightful end and simultaneous openness to the mystery of life beyond our narrow view positions us to receive, for the first time, that which is already in our midst. Jesus says as much about the Kingdom of God, that it is “among us” (Lk 17:21) and “at hand” (Mk 1:15). If only we had eyes to see (Ps 115:5)! Therefore, the next time we are faced with a big decision and are weighing our options, instead of getting lost in pointless worries or other mental distractions, let’s dig deep into our inner well and with single-hearted devotion lower our feet so that they touch the singular way that leads to life (Jn 14:6). The way is obvious and he longs to meet us. Ave Crux, Spes Unica.
“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost
