Fears and Tears

As I was sitting in a chapel that I was visiting last weekend, I noticed under the pew that one of the tiles was cracked.

It was visible to me because it was in front of me, but hidden from everyone else.

I felt God speak to me, “My daughter, I see your wounds that are invisible to everyone else. I know your hidden pain, and I understand. Come close, my daughter, and spend time with me. I am here.”

In that moment, I felt understood, and I felt loved. It was a sense of unconditional charity which brought peace and joy to me.

Thank you, my God, the One whom knows my heart, for showing me that the hidden is visible to You. You know me to the very depth of my being, and I am most grateful to be your daughter. Amen.

Just as the sun shines at the same time on trees and flowers, like each was the only one on earth, so does our Lord care for all souls in a special manner, as if they were each unique. St. Therese of Lisieux.