Pilgrim Series: 7/7 — The Path of Transformation

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** A Past Meditation **
Written in the past and newly restored.

(Read the 7-Part Pilgrim series)

At the deepest level,

what do I truly desire?

Do I want to remain in control of my own life,

keeping one part for myself

while giving another part to God?

Or do I desire to belong to Him completely?

Nothing in this world can satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart.

We were created for God.

Until we allow Him to transform us,

our hearts will continue searching for what only He can give.

The path of holiness is not one of deprivation.

It is the path of becoming fully alive.

Every act of self-denial,

every surrender,

every hidden sacrifice,

every cross embraced with love,

makes more room within us for Christ.

As He gently purifies our hearts,

our attachments begin to loosen.

We discover a new freedom—

the freedom to love,

to trust,

to forgive,

to serve,

and to follow the movements of the Holy Spirit with greater generosity.

The crosses that once seemed meaningless begin to reveal their hidden fruit.

Trials become occasions for deeper faith.

Suffering, united to Christ, becomes an offering of love for the salvation of souls.

The world gradually loses its hold upon us,

and Heaven becomes ever more our true home.

We begin to live as pilgrims,

journeying toward the Father’s house.

Little by little,

Christ transforms us into His likeness.

His humility becomes our humility.

His compassion becomes our compassion.

His peace becomes our peace.

His love becomes our love.

This is the work of a lifetime.

This is the beautiful adventure of following Christ.

We do not walk this path alone.

The Holy Spirit strengthens us.

Our Blessed Mother accompanies us.

The saints encourage us.

And Jesus Himself walks beside us,

drawing us ever more deeply into His Sacred Heart.

We also remember that we have an adversary who desires to discourage us from this journey.

He cannot possess the joy of belonging to God,

and he would gladly persuade us to settle for less than the abundant life Christ offers.

So let us not lose heart.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,

persevere with hope,

and trust that every grace we need will be given to us.

Lord,

take my whole heart.

Strip away whatever keeps me from You.

Transform me into the person You created me to be.

May my life become a reflection of Your life,

my love a reflection of Your love,

and my greatest joy

to know You,

to love You,

and to follow You—

until the day You welcome me Home.

Amen.

This is the end of the series!

A Moment for Reflection:

What part of my life am I still holding back from God? Can I place it in His hands today and ask Him for the grace to take one small step toward Him?

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(C) 2016-27 Lindsey Grace Mariella