The scene of the Visitation is enormously special to me. As a "cloistered heart" and as an individual Catholic, I find this mystery layered with meaning. Two women who have been Visited by the Spirit of God (one in a totally unique way, of course) visit one another to share the awe of their Visitations. In days just ahead, I will begin to look into more "layers" of what this means to me.
In the meantime, I am personally delighted to announce a new way in which we can share how God has been Visiting each one of us.
Today is the "official" launching of a new blog featuring a network of bloggers... ones who write almost exclusively on growing in holiness and love of God. Catholic Spirituality Blogs Network has been described by its administrator, Connie Rossini, as "a community of Catholic bloggers who have come together to promote growth in Christ."
Today Connie wrote the following on the new blog: "Everyone has an idiolect--a collection of personal speech habits that is different from anyone else's. Have you ever thought about your spiritual idiolect? Since your soul is unique, you have a personal way of speaking to God that no one else completely shares.
"God has a specific plan for your spiritual life. He will always lead you in accordance with the teachings of the Church.... " (click here to read the rest).
Intriguing, isn't it? These words have made me reflect upon my own "spiritual idiolect," which I will be looking into here in days just ahead.
The Visitation is a mystery I ponder and try to "live" almost every day of my life. As such, it is definitely part of my own "spiritual idiolect." And so, realizing I am not worthy to utter the very words, I say:
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit exalts in God my Savior. God Who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is His Name." (Luke 1:46-49)
