I
admit that everything I'm about to tell you is entirely subjective. You would
have to become convinced that such a devotion is not contrary to the word of
God. Ultimately the only way this takes place is by trusting the Church who
gives the devotion to us.
I
have prayed the Rosary regularly since I was received into the Catholic Church.
I have found that it is a comfortable place to express all my prayers, and not
simply the ones that are contained within this devotion. I am tempted like
anyone else not to pray, but I have begun to enjoy the contemplation of it, and
the unexpected moments that come with praying it consistently.
For
reasons I do not understand, I have been drawn to the Sorrowful Mysteries for
quite some time. I have begun to suspect that I continue to contemplate the
Sorrowful Mysteries for some reason that I do not yet see, or some person I am
aiding that perhaps I have not met.
Yesterday,
in the middle of the fourth mystery, I felt distinctly that the Blessed Mother
was hearing my prayer. It felt like a hug, a tender embrace from someone who
dearly loves me. I can't back that up; I wouldn't base any major life decisions
on it, but it was real as far as I know.
There
is something central about the Passion of Christ. No matter how many different
things we could choose to argue about, we cannot get away from the centrality
of His suffering and death for us. There is no reason why we would want to, but
it is worth articulating: "in him we have redemption, the forgiveness of
our sins."
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