Worship Is the Source of Inner Rest

Worship is not merely a duty; it is a joyful expression of love for God. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the relationship between worship and leisure, highlighting that worship is the highest form of leisure. They explain how worship reorients our perspective, restores our restless souls, and gives us the grace to endure difficult trials. 

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Worship gives us the grace of an inner rest to endure many difficult things. 

Shownotes

Quotes

"Everything that is about to unfold in this lenten season is for the purpose of two truths you to love God more freely and to be loved by God more freely. "- Cardinal Burke

"Every encounter with the living love of Jesus Christ is an encounter with healing. - St. Benedict

" It is the nature of religious festival to make a space of abundance and wealth, even in the midst of external poverty and material things." -  Joseph  Pieper

Takeaways

• The highest form of leisure is worship, which is essential for true rest.
• We are created to enjoy God and His love, which enriches our lives.
• Suffering and pain can be part of our worship and relationship with God.
• The Church's feasts and solemnities are opportunities for celebration and joy.
• Worship is a response to God's love and an invitation to deeper communion.
• Every detail of our lives, including our struggles, is important to God.

Challenges of the Week

• Fully celebrate the feast days of the Church.
• Be attentive to the areas God wants to heal in your life.
• Fast in little ways from external noise in your life and make room for silence.