Advent III - Thursday

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “There is more to life than merely increasing its speed.” May our slowing down this Advent be our gentle protest against the violence of our rushing world. May our slowing down give quiet, steady witness to the values of attentiveness, carefulness, patience, receptivity, stillness. May our slowing down enable us to make real and meaningful connections with people, nature, work, art, and (most importantly) with God.

Melannie Svoboda, SND. Sister of Notre Dame, teacher, student, author, speaker, spiritual companion, retreat facilitator, listener, friend, poet, farm girl.

Questions to ponder:

How fast are you spinning these days? What needs to be dropped?

Who is the person who most needs your attention and connection today?

Are you willing to slow down and be attentive to that moment?

Devotional Reading - Luke 16