{"id":2887,"date":"2007-07-21T16:46:25","date_gmt":"2007-07-21T16:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vultuschristi.org\/index.php\/2007\/07\/nothing-happens-without-your-p\/"},"modified":"2020-11-30T10:58:20","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T10:58:20","slug":"nothing-happens-without-your-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vultuschristi.org\/index.php\/2007\/07\/nothing-happens-without-your-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Nothing Happens Without Your Permitting It"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yesterday I returned from preaching a retreat to the Bridgettine<\/a> Sisters (Order of the Most Holy Saviour<\/a>) at the Convent of Saint Birgitta, Vikingsborg, in Darien, Connecticut. Saint Birgitta’s overlooks a charming inlet of the Long Island Sound. I was without an internet connection all week! I delivered my conferences without extensive written notes, having only my Bible in hand, and the Constitutions of the Order. The grace of “holy preaching” comes easily when the hearts of one’s hearers are open and eager to receive the Word. What were the subjects addressed?<\/p>\n

Compunction, Conversion, and Reparation
\nGratitude
\nChastity, Poverty, and Obedience
\nEucharistic Adoration
\nThe Sacred Wounds of Christ
\nThe Blessed Virgin Mary<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Bridgettines in Darien \u2014 three Indians, three Mexicans, and one Italian \u2014 are admirable in their fervour, their simplicity, and their joy. The chant of the Hours imparts a characteristically monastic rhythm to their day. In addition to the Divine Office, the Bridgettines devote a significant amount of time each day to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed. The Sisters’ work of ecumenical hospitality has been somewhat curtailed since the fire that ravaged their guesthouse last July 11th. Restoration of the lovely old house is still in progress.<\/p>\n

\"sm_nuns05_prayers.jpg\"I began each retreat conference with a prayer of Saint Birgitta of Sweden<\/a>. It is a prayer that I cherish. Pray it, and you will know why:<\/p>\n

O Lord, make haste and illumine the night.
\nSay to my soul
\nthat nothing happens without Your permitting it,
\nand that nothing of what You permit is without comfort.
\nO Jesus, Son of God,
\nYou Who were silent in the presence of Your accusers,
\nrestrain my tongue
\nuntil I find what should say and how to say it.
\nShow me the way and make me ready to follow it.
\nIt is dangerous to delay, yet perilous to go forward.
\nAnswer my petition and show me the way.
\nI come to You as the wounded go to the doctor in search of aid.
\nGive peace, O Lord, to my heart.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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