tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post6483920547630240309..comments2023-11-02T07:52:22.899-04:00Comments on Community of Catholic Bloggers: Into the Sacred Heart of JesusMary N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-8162257847998447392011-08-27T08:07:35.479-04:002011-08-27T08:07:35.479-04:00Thank you for sharing this mystical experience wit...Thank you for sharing this mystical experience with us...it's wonderful. I am curious, Mary...are you a lay order Carmelite, by chance?<br />You have such a Carmelite charism in your spirit.Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-19501245198982645122011-08-26T20:43:21.231-04:002011-08-26T20:43:21.231-04:00I love hearing about all the different ways people...I love hearing about all the different ways people experience God's love in prayer, Mary. Thanks for sharing this with us. I have a strong devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and your words here are beautiful to read.Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-63052867206923955792011-08-26T16:16:32.220-04:002011-08-26T16:16:32.220-04:00Hmmm... I've never tried that because I've...Hmmm... I've never tried that because I've found my mind wandering or I tend to feel sleepy. What a calming and joyous presence you must of felt. It makes me want to try harder! Yet as Barbara mentioned, I cannot force it and it may not be what God has planned for me at this time.noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512311149461187879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-17788815962287402622011-08-26T12:38:25.872-04:002011-08-26T12:38:25.872-04:00Contemplation can't be forced. Only God can p...Contemplation can't be forced. Only God can permit it, so don't be discouraged about it if you try and it doesn't happen. God works with each of us in different ways and at different times, but it is He that is working while we cooperate with our dispositions. St. Teresa of Avila once wrote that a nun who could only engage in vocal prayers like the rosary could be much more advanced spiritually than one who experienced contemplation. I think we desire contemplation because it's such a great experience when it happens and such a pleasure to be schooled by God. So Mary, I rejoice in your experience and Colleen, just keep doing what you're doing. If our goal is holiness and we submit to the Holy Spirit, we will be what God wants us to be.Barbara Schoenebergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16951360211636509133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-23343649369361079522011-08-25T20:00:27.746-04:002011-08-25T20:00:27.746-04:00I wasn't even really trying to do comptemplati...I wasn't even really trying to do comptemplation/ meditation, it was just what I needed and still seem to need. But, it is high praise to be compared to those great women. I am just a little sister outside the door to them. But, still aiming for heaven.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407511730405335138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8608676180400521343.post-62660348749654962572011-08-25T15:19:37.434-04:002011-08-25T15:19:37.434-04:00I was told to try that meditation/contemplation be...I was told to try that meditation/contemplation before too, but I struggled with it. I am happy you are experiencing peace and consolation with this. Reminds me very much of St. Margaret Mary's and St. Faustina's writings.CWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654242399318374459noreply@blogger.com