2. What could it be about if its not about me?
At times we marvel at the complexity of the world
and how, somehow, we are a significant part of it. At other times we
are overcome by the course of events, that can gather frightening
momentum seemingly without any contribution on our part. We
experience a disturbing helplessness and are tempted to retreat into
our own world, a shrunken world where we have some small measure of control.
If we can accept that our world interests us
primarily because it is ours, we are at a threshold of discovery. If
we can quieten our self-interest, we can glimpse the importance of
other people, then of every person and ultimately of all creation.
And we discover our own true worth.
"You created my inmost self,
knit me together in my mother's womb.
For so many marvels I thank you;
A wonder am I, and all your works are
wonders." (Ps 139 vv 13,14)
In the wider world it doesn't matter if I am
constantly under threat or feeling powerless and insignificant. My
contribution may be negligible but it is irreplaceable. No one else
can make it.
Welcome
to the site of the TransCanada Province of the Spiritans. We are a
Roman Catholic Religious Congregation of over three thousand members,
founded in 1703. Our missions are spread worldwide. While we may be
found involved in many diverse ministries, we have dedicated
ourselves to working with the poor and in those situations where the
Church has difficulty in finding ministers. We hope you enjoy your
visit to our site and that while browsing you will keep us in your
prayers. May God bless you.
