I attend Mass every Wednesday at lunchtime. It is about 10 mins walk from where I work. Since it is a dance studio that is converted for conducting Mass, every effort is made to to make the environment as peaceful as possible.
At the front right-hand corner of the studio, there is a banner. This is what is embroidered on it.
"Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
Whenever I see this verse, I think of God's arms outstretched towards me and I can finally throw all my cares away and be safely embraced. Being a working mother, time is a scarce commodity. To be able to spend half an hour during the work week allows me a small space in my life for some peace. It allows me to quiet my soul and reconnect with God. I often return to the office with a packed lunch and a still heart.
It is not easy to make this effort. Meetings and datelines overwhelm me all the time. If I do not schedule and protect this time on my calendar, I will not get the temporary reprieve from my worldly responsibilities. It is also tempting to not make the effort as it may seem like one more thing to do. The irony is that if I take the time to do this one thing every week, then every week seems to run better and I can run better.
Do you have time for God and for some peace in your calendar?
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