Father Csaba’s reflection on the gospel Thursday 21 June 2018
20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Book of Revelation 3,20
I don’t believe in such a God who is very complicated , who hides His secrets so deep, that only few can access them ! I believe in such a God , who prepares the nourishment necessary for our existence , as a good mother and with gentle love places it on his child’s table and patiently encourages, coaxes him to take the nourishment that means life for them ! The spiritual life , the prayer , the reflection , the meditations are not something complicated , hard to comprehend that can only be practiced in secret in caves , monasteries but something that is an easily attainable marvellous world , into which from anywhere, at any time , anybody removing their sandals can step into !
Jesus teaches His friends to pray ! It is good to pray ! I also encourage you , that come and lets discover through prayer God’s wonderful world ! It is hard to imagine , yet I bravely proclaim it, that by your faith’ two powerless arms you can embrace your Creator ! Do it now , you only just have to will it ! Your decisions can be executed by your will, open your heart wide towards your God, and He who even knows the quivering of your will , will understand your awkward , stumbling intention! Prayer is a real dimension of the existence , into which anybody can step into , and something that quite certainly will change everybody’s life ! In the quietness of the vacation open wide the door of your heart , address your Creator and He will step into the sanctuary of your heart !
With love ,
Father Csaba
translated by dr k.e.
Picture : the young Saint László is praying.
Jesus said, "When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 'Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us from the evil one. For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Matthew 6:7-15
