The Wounds of the Savior
"With joy-filled devotion Francis dwelt in the heavenly mansions and in complete self-emptying he remained for long periods hidden, as it were, in the wounds of the Savior. He therefore sought out solitary places where he could cast his soul entirely upon God." --Celano, First Life, 71
Complete solitude is hard to find these days. Even when we're by ourselves it's hard to be alone because of all our "devices" that keep us connected to the world. I've read testimonies of the benefit of meditating and I still feel antsy at just the thought of having to totally clear my mind and just sit there for long periods. To me solitude is to find something lovely in nature to gaze upon while thinking about my past, present, and future. Yes, Self-emptying is something I've yet to learn for more than a few moments at a time. March's theme is all about putting our focus on our Savior and taking it off ourselves.......
"With joy-filled devotion Francis dwelt in the heavenly mansions and in complete self-emptying he remained for long periods hidden, as it were, in the wounds of the Savior. He therefore sought out solitary places where he could cast his soul entirely upon God." --Celano, First Life, 71
Complete solitude is hard to find these days. Even when we're by ourselves it's hard to be alone because of all our "devices" that keep us connected to the world. I've read testimonies of the benefit of meditating and I still feel antsy at just the thought of having to totally clear my mind and just sit there for long periods. To me solitude is to find something lovely in nature to gaze upon while thinking about my past, present, and future. Yes, Self-emptying is something I've yet to learn for more than a few moments at a time. March's theme is all about putting our focus on our Savior and taking it off ourselves.......
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