Today I am over at IgnatianSpirituality.com writing about a lifetime of watching Notre Dame football and the real stress of watching a game unfold – especially when it might not go my way.
Interestingly enough, I am always struck by how something I wrote several weeks ago hits me anew when it gets published. The Holy Spirit is always at work.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Now I realize all of these thoughts are nonsensical. No matter what I wear, where I watch, or how many Hail Marys escape my lips, I have no effect on the outcome of a football game. After all, I am not, nor have I ever been, a player on the field. Still, the roller coaster of emotions I feel while watching the game, especially when it’s close, is intense!
What about the times in life when I am a part of the team and do have an effect on the outcome of a given situation or “game”? What are the tools I rely upon to keep patient and in balance while the game unfolds? During these times, St. Ignatius gives me three gentle reminders.”
Go on over to IgnatianSpirituality.com to read more about these three gentle reminders. They may be some reminders you are needing right now.
I know I needed them today.
