Irene Saunders | April 12, 2023
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart | Martin, SD
I long for adoration because my best friend, my counselor, my good guide is there. What kind of Person is He? Looking at the host I see that He is somebody simple and good. I find out more as I sit there, in the same way that if I sat with a friend. My husband, my children are gone. But how pure, how kind is this Person I am looking at. And He knows me.
I start a conversation, usually in writing. It follows through like a regular conversation, in which you have talked about everything, big and small.
When I ask a question, one common answer I get is, "Look at Me." How mysterious! Yet how hopeful. To me, that says that I do not have to follow paths that at first sight seem obvious, logical by my habits, but that I would do well in remembering the qualities I see when I look at Him. Even when I don't actually see Him and it is easier to forget.
I leave my Holy Hour reconstituted. We all need a touchstone. And I have found one... until the next time we meet.
I AM HERE was a campaign by the Archdiocese of Detroit and Hallow App in support of the National Eucharistic Revival.
