"I live on a very busy highway, one that sees lots of traffic every day. And of course, over the years, the highway has slowly deteriorated, marked with ever-growing bumps and valleys, potholes and pockets, making the road nearly un-drivable at times, and very noisy too!
"Thus I was thrilled when the State began repaving the road a few months ago. It was a major project, involving lots of planning and strategy, but kudos to the Department of Transportation for their excellent work! . . .
"It was an interesting process to watch. . . .
"Now, of course, this article isn't about the science of paving roads, but rather, to suggest that the repaving of the road is an apt analogy of the spiritual life. And the question is, how do we provide a safe and smooth road to heaven?"
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on this analogy, including the importance of removing all that is old and broken in our lives (the potholes of our spiritual life) and repaving our spiritual life by intentionally practicing goodness and kindness, putting on virtue, and trying to be more like Jesus every day.
To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:
The Imitation of Christ: Paving The Road To Holiness (20 OCT 22)
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