A couple of weekends ago I attended the Spiritual Exercises Retreat for Young Professional Women hosted by the Regnum Christi movement of Dallas. It was a grace-filled weekend full of solitude, meditation, and practical exercises based on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s teachings. There was one talk in particular that resonated with me called, bringing others to the heights given, by Sister Tammy Grady. Her talk encouraged us to create a channel for God’s grace to work in us. One of the first steps is to seek gratitude and love. This can include journaling on a daily basis, being present for the most important moments in our families and friend’s lives, and above all enjoying our relationship with God.
The second step is to share the love. This is the call of our baptism. We are called to become his apostles by adopting a Lifestyle of evangelization. How do we do this? It’s as simple as saying ‘God bless you’ to the cashier at the checkout counter at the grocery store. We can give faith a voice by sharing our testimony with friends. We must pray for God to give us the courage to step outside of our comfort zone as he calls us to walk with him. Saying yes to his call requires time and apostolic action. How are you using your time? Are you being selfish? Could you use your extra time to give back to your church and/or community? Could you be helping a family member or neighbor in need?
The last step is to live the love with others. Life as a Christian is beautiful, but not easy. We need support, fellowship and friendship with like-minded people. Having a Catholic community or support group will keep you accountable. Find a group or ministry at church that you can join to help you grow in your faith.
As you begin to create a channel for God’s grace at work, just keep these three steps in mind and most importantly enjoy your relationship with God. If you’re interested in learning more about the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola or attending a retreat with Regnum Christi please visit RC Dallas Young Women.
This post was written by Cindy Olivera, Founder and President for Wholly Feminine.
Visit the leadership team page for her full biography.
The second step is to share the love. This is the call of our baptism. We are called to become his apostles by adopting a Lifestyle of evangelization. How do we do this? It’s as simple as saying ‘God bless you’ to the cashier at the checkout counter at the grocery store. We can give faith a voice by sharing our testimony with friends. We must pray for God to give us the courage to step outside of our comfort zone as he calls us to walk with him. Saying yes to his call requires time and apostolic action. How are you using your time? Are you being selfish? Could you use your extra time to give back to your church and/or community? Could you be helping a family member or neighbor in need?
The last step is to live the love with others. Life as a Christian is beautiful, but not easy. We need support, fellowship and friendship with like-minded people. Having a Catholic community or support group will keep you accountable. Find a group or ministry at church that you can join to help you grow in your faith.
As you begin to create a channel for God’s grace at work, just keep these three steps in mind and most importantly enjoy your relationship with God. If you’re interested in learning more about the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola or attending a retreat with Regnum Christi please visit RC Dallas Young Women.
This post was written by Cindy Olivera, Founder and President for Wholly Feminine.
Visit the leadership team page for her full biography.
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