
Never Alone
Too often in this “connected” world, many of us feel isolated, disconnected, alone.
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Too often in this “connected” world, many of us feel isolated, disconnected, alone.

What does God ask of us when he calls us to holiness?

Have you ever found yourself wanting to pray, perhaps even kneeling in a chapel, filled with the best intentions, but suddenly your eyes are closing and your head is drooping—despite your best efforts you simply can’t stay awake.

Sometimes life just feels like too much. Duties, obligations, responsibilities, problems, and worries are more than we can handle.

In Luke’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel arrives at Mary’s house unexpectedly and greets her: “Hail, favored one!” What would you do, if a stranger showed up at your door and made such an announcement to you?

The fear of want drives many of us. From sunrise to sunset we worry about whether there will be enough: enough money, enough time, enough food on the table.

With apparent joy, the prophet Isaiah tells us, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one who brings glad tidings…” (cf. 52:7), and we know it is true.