A Healing Homily
SPRING CLEANING
Photo by TOMOKO UJI on Unsplash
The dreariness of winter is on its way out, making way for the light of spring. Nature's beauty is regenerated by the sun and is a gentle reminder to regenerate our relationship with the SON.
I don't know about you, but I get distracted by all the crazy and unbelievable earthly matters in today's world. So distracted that, at times, I end up neglecting Him. A heart filled with the Holy Spirit quickly becomes one filled with discontent.
The only way to get back on track is to "spring clean" the soul. I set aside time to reflect on both my successes and shortcomings. I write down all the reasons to rejoice in my life and what needs to be purged through the sacrament of reconciliation. The words create a road map back to Him and bless me with the peace that had been evading me.
Once that spring cleaning is complete, I have the energy to tackle my closets and windows! ??
About the Author
Patti J. Smith is a devoted Catholic and pro-life advocate. She shares her journey from a life of sinful excess to redemption across the country, including pro-life conferences, to members of Congress, at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., and the Walks for Life in San Diego and San Francisco. She has been a guest on several radio shows, including Immaculate Heart Radio and Radio Maria. She also appears in two documentaries, "The Sidewalk Chronicles" and "Hush."
Patti writes Christian devotionals. One of them, "Redeemed – Rosary Meditations for Post-Abortive Women," is used at healing retreats and written in a way to be used by all denominations. Her most recent release is "And God Still Loves Me – A Story of Hope and Healing." She has also had articles published in the National Catholic Register, Life News, and the Southern Cross.
She is a retired background investigator, has a son, step-daughter, eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. She lives with her husband, Michael, in Defuniak Springs, Florida.
