This past Sunday on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi I had the privilege of leading a Holy Hour for the Carmelite Nuns in Flemington, New Jersey.
The quiet and peace of this place is still with me today, almost a week after being there. Their love of the Lord in their routine of prayer and solitude is something that is wonderful to see and witness.
These beautiful women are called to live a life of prayer. Their day includes quiet time in prayer and contemplation, praying in community the Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Mass, and work that helps sustain and support their way of life. The focus of all their activity is on our Lord Jesus Christ.
We can learn from these servants of God on how to live our lives in the secular world. In our busy lives we need to find a way to have Jesus at the center of all we do. We need to make time throughout the day to remain focused. Sometimes we are so busy and worried about getting things done in our lives, that we forget that Jesus is present in every situation in our lives.
Though we can't live in a monastery like the Nuns do, what we can do is try to imitate them in how we carry out our day. We can and should make time to pray Scripture during the day, whether in the morning over our cup of coffee or in the evening before or after dinner. If possible, try to attend daily mass at a nearby church. If we can't attend daily mass, we can use the scriptures assigned for mass that day as a way of sanctifying our day and keeping focused in the fact that we are always in the presence of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
If you wish more information on the Carmelites in Flemington, New Jersey, you can go to their website https://flemingtoncarmel.org/home/welcome-page/ and get that information. If you're able, take time to go and visit them. I'm sure also that they would appreciate any financial contribution you can afford to give.
Praise be Jesus Christ now and forever!
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