The practice of the presence of God

Here are some reflections on the presence of God from Fr. Barré: 

On awakening, turn your thoughts to God. Be thankful for the grace of a new day.

Every hour of each day recall the presence of God.

Never omit the practice of the presence of God, God beholding us and we beholding God.

Wonder at the sight of God reaching down to you as though you were God’s one and only.

By immersing everything in Him, we will come to see only Him in all things and all things in Him.

Be faithful to the presence of God

Whatever happens be always at peace and trust in God.

This presence of God in my life can lead me to see the presence of God in others. ‘Whatever you do to the least of my sisters and brothers, you do unto me’  (Matt. 25)

Living in God’s presence can have a transforming effect on how we relate to each other, how we make decisions, our outlook on life…

‘Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty’ (John 20:21)

Spend some time in God’s presence today...and listen to His voice.