Last week we began to consider this first charism, asking “what is Divine Providence”. Today, let’s think about trust.
During a wave of political and social crisis in France in the early, 1850’s all seemed at breaking point for Blessed Father Moreau, Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross: the unrest seemed all around.
With no money, he had huge debts for the building of schools in France and America. In the darkness of night he approached the Tabernacle in the Church and literally stood knocking on the door. He knew Jesus and Mary would not abandon them.
That’s trust in Divine Providence: the experience of deep confidence in the Lord and where he is leading, even in what seems to be the dark of night.
Who can we really trust in this world? The Lord Jesus wants us to come to know Him and so to love Him and trust Him, particularly through moments of great trial. In His Providence, he does not promise an easy, magical fix. Rather invites us to follow Him so He, the Good Shepherd can guide us through.