By Elie Dib, Catholic Exchange - As Don Dolindo’s Surrender Novena reminds us, “Surrendering means ‘to placidly close the eyes of the soul, turn your thoughts away from the tribulation, and entrust yourself to me.’” This surrender isn’t about grand gestures but about infusing our ordinary moments with extraordinary faith... In our fast-paced world, we might worry that such practices would slow us down or distract us from our tasks. But the Surrender Novena addresses this concern directly: “What upsets you and causes you immense harm is your reasoning, your thought, your worrying, and wanting at all costs to provide for what afflicts you.” Instead, these small acts of faith actually bring greater peace and efficiency to our work, allowing us to rest in God’s presence while fulfilling our daily duties. ...