"Sometimes we confuse what God wants with what we think God wants or expects from us.
"Take prayer, for example. It's disappointing when you try to pray but all you do is doze off. You might wonder after waking, What must God think of that poor effort? Why did I even bother?
"In those times when, by our standards, we find cause for discouragement, the saints discover a reason to hope all the more. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Brother Jordan Zajac, O.P., reflected on St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her hope even when she falls asleep when praying.
To access Br. Jordan's complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: Roused by Hope (13 NOV 18)
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