Photo taken near Binngorm Point, Co.Donegal (Irl)

This plant is bursting with life and vitality. Despite growing on a cliff face next to the Atlantic Ocean where the waves can whip up to great heights, it still pushes forth.

Thought on Monday – April – 16/04/2012

The following reflection is called ‘This Jesus Challenges Me’ and the author is unknown

I am furious and he tells me forgive.
I am afraid and he tells me take courage.
I have doubts and he says to me have confidence.
I feel restless and he says to be calm.
I prefer to go my own way and he tells me to come and follow him.
I aim towards material goods and he says leave them behind.
I want security and he says I promise you absolutely nothing.
I like to be the boss and he says serve.
I like to understand and he says believe.
I like clarity and he speaks to me in parables.
I like my tranquillity and he likes me to be challenged.
I like violence and he says peace be with you.
I draw the sword and he says put that away.
I think of revenge and he says offer the other cheek.
I choose hatred and he says love your enemies.
I like to be greatest and he says I need to learn to be as small as a child.
I like to remain hidden and he says let your light shine.
I look at the best place and he says sit in the last bench.
I like to be noticed and he says pray in your room behind locked doors.
No, I don’t understand this Jesus. He provokes me. He confuses me. Like so many of his disciples I too would like to follow another master who would be more certain and less demanding. But I experience almost the same as Peter: “I do not know of anyone else who has the words of eternal love.”