“Thou movest us to delight in praising Thee; for Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” – St. Augustine, Confessions

I think most writers are naturally introspective and reflective.  During my prayer time recently, I prayed for strength and courage to stay focused on the path Christ wants me to follow. I prayed that my heart and mind would be prepared for the family and work challenges in front of me.  As I sometimes remember to do, I let my mind grow quiet and tried to listen as much as I prayed.  The quote from St. Augustine above, which is one of my favorites, crossed my mind and I thought of little else for the rest of my time in the parish chapel. The word from the quote which resonated most with my desire to stay on the right path was restless.  Why “restless”? …

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