During this Lenten season I have been starting each day by reading a short passage or two which I then try to carry with me in my mind during the day. The main source I chose is turning out to be difficult for me. I chose readings from John Donne, who lived from 1532 to 1631, and although beautifully written, the passages tend to deal heavily with sin and rooting out evil in ourselves. This is all well and good, especially during Lent, but I find that readings based on the premise that creation is good resonate more with me.
Anyway, yesterday a supplementary reading made such an impression on me that I decided to return to this blog, which I have long neglected, to comment on it. It was a passage from a person named Phillip Bennett, source unknown. I do not know who Phillip is or was. The phrase reads, "Draw me deeper into this dance of love where our distances touch and our intimacy leaves sacred space for all."
That is my overall wish for everyone for Lent - may we be conscious of making our distances touch by seeing the divine in everyone with whom we cross paths. And may that vision of the Holy One present in all living beings inspire such awe in us, that we are careful to leave sacred space in our dealings with everyone.
Readers and loved ones, may this wish be true for you today!
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