I've been thinking much about how strange it must have been to be an early follower of St. Ignatius. Being a "contemplative" engaged with the needs of the world was a new mindset, different from old school monasticism which didn't fiddle with the machinations of living and praying within monestary walls.
Much like ourselves, these folks found that the needs of the world left them little time for prayer, so Ignatius encouraged the use of his examen at least once per day. Seeing God in all things gets easier if you try to do that daily. The spiritual life is about mindfulness and seeing beyond sensory experience to find God lurking there.
This past week I had the pleasure if hearing the stories of several students during an imaginative prayer meditation and the deep sharing that followed. It gave me confidence that God indeed continues to lead me to places that I will find much fertile ground with which to serve.
At the same time the search for those who are healthy and who have much to give to leadership is taking precedence. I imagine Ignatius must have faced similar challenges but also saw similar rewards.
Today pray that good things continue to happen and that we can see God in all things.
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