Our busy modern lives distract and stress us. Technology, media, employment, family, appointments, and hobbies can all feel chaotic. How do we make time for quiet reflection and prayer? How can we make our prayer time more mindful, fruitful, and even restorative? Finding God in the Mess is an excellent tool for teaching us to halt, to take time to be with God, to reflect on our lives, and to acknowledge God's presence in all of it, including the difficult moments.
Conflict, stress, and worry happen, yet these difficulties are surmountable. Saint Ignatius of Loyola's spirituality tells us that God always holds us close, loves us, and wants the best for us. This reality provides a firm foundation upon which we can construct our lives, find an anchor in the midst of life's storms, and see us through our darkest times.
The meditations in Finding God in the Mess can be used solo or in a parish group setting, and at any time during the day.